I have been in a relationship for about 3 years and after about 2 years noticing a bump/sore near my vagina that began to ooze and cleared up after about 4 days. At the time it was very painful. Is it possible to have the first symptom of herpes after so long?
Very possible. 80% of the population has herpes, 80% of them dont know it because theyre asymptomatic or have had such mild outbreaks they had mistaken it for something else.
HSV can lay dormant in the body for YEARS!
Your best bet is to request an IGG type blood test, for both you and your partner. if you’ve carried the virus for more than 4 months, your body will have built enough antibodies for a positive result.