How quickly does the symptoms of herpes appear?!
Question:
How quickly does the symptoms of herpes appear?
I know it varies but generally? and do herpes sores always burst? could they just dissapear? how long would they be in your vagina for?
Answers:
If you do get obvious symptoms they generally appear between 2 - 10 days. Then of course you could be exposed and not have an obvious symptom for 10 years or even ever!
Most people do have symptoms, but they do not realize that they are actually herpes symptoms. Most of us think that the horror stories we heard in sex ed are the norm. They are not. Most people with herpes (25 - 40% of the population) experience symptoms so mild they think they are panty irritation, yeast infection, or irritation from a new soap or detergent. Sometimes they appear to be an ingrown hair, heat rash or even a bug bite.
No, sores do not always burst. You may have a small bump that just goes away. It can be anywhere in the area a pair of shorts will cover. So yes, that bug bite on your butt cheek could actually be a herpes outbreak!
Herpes is very hard to self diagnose unless you have a typical outbreak. Since most of us do not, it is best to have a doctor diagnose it. If you actually have an outbreak the doctor can culture it. If not, you can have a blood test done 3-4 months after possible exposure. It takes that long for the antibodies to build up in your system.