A member asked:

The last guy i was with gave me herpes. i am too embarrass to go see a doctor. i haven't had sex for five years now because i have herpes. now i am in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

See doctor: Herpetic infections can be treated with oral antivirals such as valacyclovir. If you only have a few outbreaks a year, taking a one week course as needed is helpful. If you have multiple outbreaks a year, a low daily dose suppresses the virus so it does not break out as often. It also limits shedding and transmissibility. Don't worry, talk to a doctor about this issue.

Answered 8/20/2017

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