what treatment will i need in pregnancy if i have genital herpes?

Question

Is it routine to test for genital herpes during pregnancy before you deliver?

Answer 1

Antiviral medicine: If you have frequent herpes outbreaks, you may be started on antiviral medication early in pregnancy to suppress them. If you don't get outbreaks often, make sure to tell your doctor you have a history of herpes. You will be placed on treatment at 36 weeks to prevent an outbreak around the time of labor. Active herpes during labor requires a c-section to avoid giving the baby an infection.

Answer 2

Antiviral medication: No treatment is needed unless you have an outbreak. During an outbreak your doctor can prescribe Acyclovir or valacyclovir (valtrex). At 36 weeks most doctors will start you on prophylactic treatment with daily medication to prevent an outbreak or viral shedding during delivery. If you have an outbreak at the time of a delivery a C-section will be needed.

Answer 3

Anti-herpes medicati: An outbreak in pregnancy will usually be treated the same as in the non-pregnant patient. Your doctor may also decide to put you on daily treatment beginning one month before delivery to prevent an outbreak. Your doctor will also decide the best delivery route for you.

Answer 4

Anti-herpes meds: During the last month of your pregnancy your obstetrician will place you on anti-herpes medication to reduce the risk of a herpes outbreak that could infect your baby during birth. They will do weekly herpes cultures of the vagina to insure that herpes is not being shed. Should you have an outbreak or your culture is positive, then you will probably undergo a cesarean section.

Answer 5

Anti-herpes medicati: If you have a herpes outbreak while pregnant you can take an anti herpes medication. If you have an active outbreak while in labor you will need a c-section. Women who have had recent herpes outbreaks are given anti herpes medication after 36 weeks to try to prevent an outbreak in labor.

Answer 6

Anti-herpes meds: We usually start medications to suppress herpes at about 36 weeks. This decreases the chance you have an outbreak around the time of delivery. Be sure to watch for signs or symptoms of an outbreak during pregnancy. If you have active herpes when you go into labor, you may need a cesarean to make sure your baby doesn't get herpes.

Answer 7

Antiviral medication: Treatment during pregnancy is the same as in non pregnant. Most doctors prescribe antiviral medication prophylactically for patients with a history of herpes or if their sexual partner has a history of herpes. This treatment has decreased the number of cesareans for herpes.

Answer 8

Several ways: Topical medication, freezing, laser, surgical excision among other things.

Answer 9

Yes, it's great.: It's best to taper off the zoloft (sertraline) and your doctor has an excellent plan.

Answer 10

Zoloft (sertraline): You did not mention the dose, but if your doctor recommends it, u should be fine. Just inform your doctor of any changes, and congratulations in advance.

Answer 11

No: Tapering off SSRI antidepressants is not done by stretching out the time between doses, it's done by gradually decreasing the daily dose. Taking a Zoloft (sertraline) (of any usual dose, say 50 or 100 mg) every 3 days may lead to a cycle of repeated withdrawals 1-2 days after each dose. (This doesn't apply to Prozac due to its long half-life, but it does to Zoloft (sertraline).) Talk to your doc about taking less daily.

Answer 12

It's OK: There is insufficient evidence of any harmful effect other than a small risk of skin infection.

Answer 13

Acupuncture with: Electrical stimulation is fine while pregnant. The acupuncturist will know the specific points which should not be needled in a pregnant woman. Congratulations.

Answer 14

Check a preg test : Over the counter pregnancy tests are cheap and reliable. Go do one and then you will know and you won't have to worry about it any more. If you don't want to be pregnant see your doctor for effective birth control.

Answer 15

Unlikely: If all testing negative, i doubt it. You may have simply not ovulated last cycle and that is why you are so late. Are your periods normally regular? Check with your obgyn and good luck.

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