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Doc says I don’t have hsv 2- “I’d know” he says and does not see need to test unless I have something else to swab. Which I plan to do.
* I did have a random red dot swabbed recently when my health anxiety started surfacing which came back negative for HSV*
Q: Based on what I’ve described do you think I should test? I know that people can be asymptomatic carriers and all- doc says most have symptoms throughout a given year and the fact I’ve been pregnant gone through a traumatic birth with no OB indicates I don’t have it. He’s been my doc for 22 years and I am pretty diligent about going when things are concerning and my annuals etc.
Q: does protected sex with male of unknown status and unknown OB really protect female at 96%? it was 1 time.
My anxiety can’t take a blood test so I really prefer not to at this time given false positives (he also dissuaded me from testing via blood)
My health anxiety is spiraling right now and I am seeking help but I need to reconcile the past and move on.
I do think writing to you and letting this out will help me do so.
What’s your risk assesment and do you think I should blood test or just move on?
Thank you so much.