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Question:
With occasional vaginal dryness, what physical symptoms you might see after sex. I have red painful bumps and white watery discharge. But no burning with urination. I have a feeling its herpes but my partner and I have never shown any symptoms before.

Answer:
by Carolyn Gerdes:
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The first thing that you need to do is to make an appointment to see your gynecologist. What you describe might very well be caused by a sexually transmitted disease.With the limited information that you have provided me with it is difficult for me to give you a more precise answer. Herpes is a viral infection that can remain dormant in the body for very long periods of time. Your gynecologist will be able to provide you with an accurate diagnosis and treatment. You should be aware that your partner may also need to seek medical attention which is another issue your gynecologist will be able to help with. Editor's note: for more info on herpes see: http://www.grin.net/~sycamore/std/herpes.htm The STD Homepage: http://www.grin.net/~sycamore/std/

Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology

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