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If my partner has herpes, is the best way for us to get pregnant is doing a surgical procedure?

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Dr. Zafar Khananswered

Urology 59 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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