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There isn’t really a way to send a private picture, but realistically, I doubt that many people would recognize your vulva if you posted the pictures on our website. I noticed in your message that the clinic you attended did not test you for herpes. In order to know if you really have herpes you need an IgG antibody test. Asking if you have pain is not the way to know if you have herpes or not. Not everyone with herpes has pain. I would encourage to obtain an IgG test and that can be done either through your regular healthcare provider or there are number of websites where you can order your own STD tests. Approximately one in four women in the United States ages 14 to 49 have a an HSV 2 infection but 80% of those do not know that they are infected. Have you ever in your life had a cold sore on your lip? If yes then all you need is HSV-2 IgG testing not HSV-1.
Does that help answer your question? If you have more question or would like to post a picture, you still have two more questions to ask or comments to make.
Terri