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I recently developed 5 little pink pumps at the base of my penis. i'm 5'9 178lbs and exercise daily. no new sexual partners in over 8 months.

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Herpes: Could be herpes or another infection. Get checked. You could get it before meeting your current partner, or get it from your partner. Many infections could be dormant for some time.

Answered 5/14/2013

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A member asked:

I recently developed 5 little pink pumps at the base of my penis. i'm 5'9 178lbs and exercise daily. no new sexual partners in over 8 months.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

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