Pregnant with? an STI
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- Dr Richard Ma
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Re: Pregnant with? an STI
You must be having a terrible time!
There could be many reasons for blisters appearing around your vagina. Herpes infection is an STI that can give you similar symptoms and can be very painful. Many harmless vaginal infections such as thrush can occur during pregnancy.
If you think you have an STI, it is possible you might have caught others too. I suggest you go to a sexual health clinic or your GP where they will be able to do the STI testing, offer you treatment and talk to you about what you want to do about your pregnancy. Some infections can affect the pregnancy but can be treated even if you are pregnant.
Find your nearest clinic at: http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Sexual ... Search/734
There could be many reasons for blisters appearing around your vagina. Herpes infection is an STI that can give you similar symptoms and can be very painful. Many harmless vaginal infections such as thrush can occur during pregnancy.
If you think you have an STI, it is possible you might have caught others too. I suggest you go to a sexual health clinic or your GP where they will be able to do the STI testing, offer you treatment and talk to you about what you want to do about your pregnancy. Some infections can affect the pregnancy but can be treated even if you are pregnant.
Find your nearest clinic at: http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Sexual ... Search/734
Dr Richard Ma
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- Dr Richard Ma
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- Joined: Mon Jun 10, 2013 2:20 pm
Re: Pregnant with? an STI
PS If you feel unsure about your pregnancy, have a chat with someone from the FPA (formerly Family Planning Association), MSI (Marie Stopes International) or BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service).
NHS Choices website on Abortion: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Abortion/P ... ction.aspx
FPA abortion section: http://www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice/unp ... owwhattodo
Marie Stopes: http://mariestopes.rtrk.co.uk/?scid=112 ... 0380854881
BPAS: http://www.bpas.org/bpaswoman
NHS Choices website on Abortion: http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Abortion/P ... ction.aspx
FPA abortion section: http://www.fpa.org.uk/helpandadvice/unp ... owwhattodo
Marie Stopes: http://mariestopes.rtrk.co.uk/?scid=112 ... 0380854881
BPAS: http://www.bpas.org/bpaswoman
Dr Richard Ma
General Practitioner
General Practitioner