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I take valtrex (valacyclovir) daily for ghsv1and apply acyclovir a couple times a week. i don't have any outbreaks but sex is painful for me and i get sore. advice?
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Painful sex: If you do not have outbreaks of Herpes your discomfort during sex is not likely to be associated with this virus. You need to be evaluated by your gynecologist for other potential sources.
Answered 3/4/2015
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