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Do I have genital herpes?
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Do I have genital herpes?

Which of these apply to you?

We use this only to skip questions that don't apply — pick all that fit.

I have a vagina / cervix I have a penis Prefer not to say

Have you ever been specifically tested for herpes (HSV blood test or swab)?

Yes, positive Yes, negative No — herpes is often not in standard panels Unsure

Do you or a partner have a history of cold sores?

Yes, I get cold sores A partner gets cold sores and gave me oral sex No Unsure

Are you currently pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

Yes, and I have or suspect herpes Yes, no concerns No Not applicable

How many lifetime sexual partners have you had?

10 or more 4–9 1–3 None

What types of skin-to-skin contact have you had recently?

Select all that apply.

Vaginal sex Anal sex Receiving oral from someone with cold sores or unknown status Genital-to-genital contact without penetration None of these

How often do you use condoms?

Always Most of the time Sometimes Rarely or never Not applicable

Has a partner told you they have herpes?

Yes No Unsure

Have you had painful blisters, sores, or ulcers?

Yes, currently Healed but recurred at least once Healed and has not returned No Unsure

Have you had any prodromal or outbreak symptoms?

Select all that apply.

Tingling, itching, or burning before sores Pain urinating when sores are present Swollen groin nodes Fever, aches, or headache with a first outbreak None of these

Do any of these susceptibility factors apply?

Select all that apply.

Weakened immune system Sexual contact during a partner's outbreak or prodrome Another STI in the past year None of these

What pattern do your symptoms follow?

Come and go, more than one episode First time Once, then healed No symptoms Unsure

Medically reviewed · Updated June 2026

Reviewed by Mark Riegel, MD

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