Will my genital herpes outbreak pass with out antiviral meds? i am experiencing second outbreak in as many years. did take the meds the first time.

Herpes : Herpes outbreaks definitely last longer and are more painful if untreated.The sooner the medication is started (i.e. At the onset of a tingling sensation prior to any herpes lesions being present) the shorter the duration of the actual herpetic lesion. Your primary care provider can prescribe a medication you can take when an outbreak occurs, and often time will give many refills since this is a chronic condition. Take care.

Yes, it will pass: Without treatment, recurrent herpes outbreaks usually clear over 7-10 days. Immediate treatment with an anti-herpes drug like acyclovir or valacyclovir (within hours of the first tingle or bump signaling start of an outbreak) will speed it up, but only by a day or two. It may be too late this time, but speak with doctor about having drug on hand for immediate self-treatment of future outbreaks.