Please share an interesting fact about living with genital herpes.

Ignore: Get typed. Hsv1 is less likely to have genital recurrences than hsv2. If hsv2, consider acyclovir.

Ignore: Currently no cure for this virus. Treatment focuses on getting rid of sores ; limiting outbreaks.

Ignore: Most likely baby will be uninflected if no active infection during delivery or if treated.

Ignore: Herpes may come out as a flare when you have stress- physical or psychological. Try to take it easy.

Ignore: Remember that symptoms of genital herpes tend to calm down in time.

Ignore: Genital Herpes is transmitted sexually, so be sure to tell your partners and use protection.

Ignore: Daily suppression therapy (with Valtrex (valacyclovir) or acyclovir) can decrease frequency of outbreaks.

Daily: Daily antiviral therapy can help prevent frequent outbreaks of genital herpes.

Genital: Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by herpes simplex virus.

Just: Just because you don't have sores, does not mean you don't have Herpes.

Herpes: Herpes can lay dormant (like in hibernation) for years without causing any noticeable symptoms.

The: The best way to find out if you have herpes is to see a health care provider.

You: You can get herpes by touching, kissing, and oral, vaginal, or anal sex.

People: People who carry herpes don't always know they have the virus,.

People: People with Herpes may not have any visible sores on their skin.

Risk: Risk is higher if you've had contact with a partner who does have a visible sore.

Using: Using condoms decreases the risk of spreading the virus, but doesn't eliminate it completely.

Abstinence: Abstinence and/or condom use are the 2 things to reduce the spread of Genital Herpes.

Once: Once you have herpes, it will be with you for the rest of your life.

If: If you get outbreaks often, you might benefit from taking a medication daily to decrease them.

Many: Many women living with herpes give birth to healthy babies.

If: If pregnant with an active infection, a C-Section may help prevent spread to the baby.

If: If pregnant and you don't have any symptoms, you can safely have a vaginal delivery.

Sores: Sores may appear on your genitals from time to time but the rest of you is not affected.

Hormonal: Hormonal changes, like those that occur in the menstrual cycle, can affect genital herpes outbreaks.

Trauma: Trauma to the body, such as having surgery, may make herpes symptoms appear.

Having: Having a weakened immune system can make herpes symptoms appear.

Genital: Genital herpes is generally not cured but a person can go into remission without symptoms.

Genital: Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. Condoms can help prevent transmission.

Blood: Blood test can help to determine if a person has been infected with HSV-2/genital herpes.

Genital: Genital herpes lesions are often clear vesicles. The fluid contained inside is contagious.

Genital: Genital herpes outbreaks can occur due to impairment in the immune system, colds, and stress.

Many: Many patients do not need antiviral therapy all the time but just for outbreaks.

Chances: Chances are one of your friends, family members, or co-workers has it.

You: You can keep moving ahead in your career, have children, and have fun.

You: You may need to take medication, but pills are a reality of modern life.

You: You may only need medication when you have a flare-up.

Your: Your first outbreak may be the worst you'll ever have.

A: A counselor or therapist can help you resolve some anxiety issues.

Herpes: Herpes can lay dormant for years without causing any noticeable symptoms.

When: When symptoms do occur, they often appear as small blisters on or around the genitals.

Sores: Sores may look like pimples with clear fluid in them, and they may be painful or burning.

Risk: Risk of getting the virus is higher if you've had contact with a partner who does have a sore.

Using: Using condoms can decrease the risk of spreading the virus, but doesn't eliminate it completely.

If: If pregnant with an active infection at labor, you may need a C-section.

Valacyclovir: Valacyclovir taken daily decreases outbreaks and viral shedding even when you aren't having one.

Daily: Daily antivirals can help print or reduce frequent recurrences.