Do I need to disclose Hep B on dates?

[Witte123]

I just met a girl about a month ago and have been on several dates with her.  We have similar interests and I think it could eventually be a serious relationship.  But I have Hep B, chronic from birth, and I haven't disclosed it yet for fear that this disclosure would drive her away.

When should I disclose this?  Should I have disclosed this on the first date?  Second date?  Did I make a mistake by waiting too long?  

Please advise and thanks.

[curiouslady1]

Tell her now so she can begin her shots.  

[sneakers0]

tell her, there are shots she can get to protect her from getting it. then no problem

[ninjamonkey]

I agree with Danni if it is weighing on you to tell her then you should tell her. just make sure you have all the info you can have to help her understand the disease and make a choice that is right for her. If she decides she cant be with you i am sorry but someone who is willing to stay is more what you need then someone who isnt. and it is unfair to her not to give her the choice. youve had this from birth you say so you didnt get a choice I assume that took a while to get used too. Anyway what i am saying is yes give her the choice but try to make it easy on both of you and have educated answers and proof for all her questions. Hope all goes well!

[Mary4now]

maybe if you confess your Hep B, she'll have something to confess to

[blondie717]

  Oh I'd say sometime before you expose her to hep b, which I hear has no cure? You would not want someone to co-infect you with another disease like hep c or hiv, would you??  I hear to be co infected, makes it harder on your body and can make diseases progress faster?

[flcyclist]

Since sexual contact is a mode of transmission for Hep B the answer is yes.  If she had it and you didn't, wouldn't you want to know?  Simple answer not worthy of taking a poll.  

Btw, this is a Hep C forum.  Suggest you go here for you questions.

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Hepatitis-B/show/223

[Dannigirl69]

The second date i think :)

[Dannigirl69]

Um guess that's a hard call,I think that the sooner your up front the better :) Honesty is the key,if your wondering if now is  the time to tell her,your guts are tellin ya now is the time.yes I know scarey but has to be done,tell her now is better then latter,let the peaces fall into place.then you'll know what s next,hope I helped abit :) good luck :) she may just surpize you