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A female asked:
If my partner has herpes, is the best way for us to get pregnant is doing a surgical procedure?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Zafar Khananswered
Urology 60 years experience
No: When your partner has no visible lessions, it is safe to have sex and get pregnant. Danger is only when active lessions are present
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Dr. Vicki Levine commented
Dermatology 43 years experience
when you do get pregnant be sure to tell your doctor about your history of herpes
Jan 26, 2014
Last updated Dec 9, 2015
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