Hi. I would appreciate any thoughts anyone may have. I am a married male and very recently had unprotected sex with another person. It was clearly a mistake and decided not to let that happen again. Within a couple of days I did have sex with my wife. Six days later my wife says she has a yeast infection. While this has happened on occasion it is rare. I understand that Herpes can be mistaken for a yeast infection and I am very concerned. I do not show any kind of symptoms that I am aware of. The possibility of Herpes is driving me crazy. Can the transmission have occured so quickly? Please advise. Thanks in advance.

JCT ~
I'm not going to be judgemental here.....Therefore, I'll deal with the facts, herpes can show up usually within 2-10 days from exposure time. Or it can lay dormant for many years. Herpes effects everyone - differently. I've never heard of herpes symptons and yeast infections having the same symptons. I'm sensing that you're looking for is a "peace of mind". I would recommend having sex with no one and visiting your doctor's office for a blood test to see if you - yourself have herpes antibodies in your system. But, keep in mind - herpes is a virus that stays in your system forever. At this time there is "no cure". Make the appointment and good luck to you.
Peace, -ShinyOrn

Thanks ShinyOrn. I did some online research and I read in a few places that Herpes symptoms can be mistaken for a yeast infection. I found that by doing a search for yeast infection & herpes. As far as testing for myself I imagine that a blood test is needed. My potential exposure would have been about 8 days ago. Is this long enough to show in in a blood test? I thought I read somewhere it takes a little longer to show up in testing. Thanks.

JCT

JCT~
Good question, but I'm really not sure. That would be one for your doctor or perhaps, someone on this board, with more knowledge will respond. Sorry, I couldn't be of more help to you! My own experience with my first outbreak, about 2 yrs. ago (genitally) was like nothing before that I've ever experienced, the symptons were extremely severe, nothing like a yeast infection - which I've had in the past. But, keep in mind - this virus treats everyone - differently. Good luck, -shinyOrn

Yes, things can be confused with a yeast infection. However, for you not to show symptoms and for her to possibly show would be a very short time frame. A blood test for you is no good. It takes 6-8 weeks for the body to produce antibodies that would show up. Some places I read say get the blood test right away to "prove" you have no antibodies and then get it again in 6-8 weeks to show antibodies being produced.

A yeast infection will clear up quickly with medication. Herpes generally will not.

Thanks for your comments Mark5. I am usually on the paranoid and cautious side. Yes, I hope that you are correct when you say the short time span and that I did not show symptoms points away from H. Yes, I do realize with the right medication (she is using it) it should go away in a few days if it is a yeast infection. I am just trying to work this in my mind as many already know from personal experiences is driving me crazy. Best case I have nothing to worry about and I have learned a lot here and with other internet research. I certainly intend to get tested down the road regardless to be safe.

JCT

I'm not going to be judgemental because we all make mistakes! Hopefully your wife just has a yeast infection, although when I first had symptoms mine were severe! I have heard a lot of other women who have Herpes say that they thought they just had a yeast infection at first! You may have just gave her a yeast infection that you caught from the other woman! I hope everything works out for you!

My husband has never had any signs of herpes, and I contracted it from him. We had been together about 6 months when I had my first outbreak. I also thought I had a yeast infection when I was diagnosed, but it will eventually get worse if it is a true herpes outbreak. Best of Luck! I'm biting my tongue trying to not judge you. I hope everything turns out o.k., but let this be a lesson.

Hi JCT...
When I had my primary OB I thought it was a yeast infection. (I got it through oral sex & was not yet having sex with my then boyfriend, so I didn't suspect anything else). Being that you are married, she probably would not suspect anything other than a yeast infection as well, but her symptoms will go beyond a yeast infection very quickly if she does have herpes. I went from thinking I was getting a yeast infection to knowing it was definately something else within a day or two.
I too am biting my lip with this one. I hope you are both fine, and that you learned a valuable lesson. Hopefully she is not the type to track your computer footprints because it will lead her back to this board & your sign in name & postings.
Good Luck.

Yes, I know that I am very wrong to have done what I did. It was a one time thing and I realize that is all it takes. This experience will definitely prevent it from ever happening again. Hopefully all will be fine. If so I am glad I have learned what I have from reading through the various websites. I have not heard more of the "infection" so I hope that is a good sign. I appreciate everyones comments. Thanks again.

JCT

Okay. Just wanted to check back in. It looks like everything is okay now. Thanks to all who responded.

Not wanting to scare you, but if i were you i'd still get that blood test in about 8 weeks from when you had sexual contact with the other person. Some people's first o/b is not a very severe one and is very mild. Some women will just get redness or the odd paper cut type of lines at the vaginal area and they assume it's a yeast infection. "if" your wife has caught herpes she may not get an actual full blown o/b for months or years, but she could still be carrying the virus. It's a very odd virus and doesnt appear to treat everybody in the same way. So to be on the cautious side i'd personally get the blood test so you can be at peace.