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Transmitting G HSV1 while on valtrex
Hi i was diagnosed with G HSV1 recently and I’ve been told that you don’t get as many outbreaks or any more at all sometimes. You don’t shed as much and you transmitting ghsv1 is rare through genital to genital especially for females.. My question is if i take valtrex daily would that almost delete the chances of passing it to my male partner.. I’m a female just to clarify lol.I know I’ve read that suppressive therapy isn’t necessary for G HSV1, but i feel like it’s a good idea if you’re trying to be careful and not pass it to your partner.. I need someone’s advice or opinion
Genital HSV one infections don’t shed as frequently as the infection with HSV two. It also doesn’t cause as many outbreaks. Some people will have one Outbreak and never have another. Some might get multiple outbreaks in a year before the body settles and then it goes into dormancy. Some people have regular outbreaks. It varies from person to person but HSV one genital he is definitely Less severe. Terry Warren, at the Westover Heights clinic, and is considered an herpes expert, said she has never seen genital to genital transmission of HSV one.
There is definitely less risk to pass it. You could do daily suppressive therapy if you want but it may not be necessary, since it HSV1 sheds so infrequently. This will be up to you to decide. Condoms could be enough.
This is all really your call. But I think you can relax in the knowledge that this should not be very problematic. You should share your status but also arm yourself with facts. Maybe look up Terry’s website to find out more.
There is definitely less risk to pass it. You could do daily suppressive therapy if you want but it may not be necessary, since it HSV1 sheds so infrequently. This will be up to you to decide. Condoms could be enough.
This is all really your call. But I think you can relax in the knowledge that this should not be very problematic. You should share your status but also arm yourself with facts. Maybe look up Terry’s website to find out more.
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Thank you. Telling someone my status also gives me anxiety, because I don’t know their reaction and I’m afraid of gossip. Maybe i should just go on a dating website where people are positive.. This is not a virus that’s that contagious in the genital but people who are negative usually wouldn’t be that open minded
I think what you should do is wait until you get to know someone a little bit before disclosing. I know that it’s hard, and it gives you anxiety, that’s all understandable. But HSV one is extremely common. Most people have it orally. And if they have it orally, they’re not gonna catch it from you genitally. Their body has already built up antibodies against the virus. You are still susceptible to HSV two though. Hsv one does not give you protection from HSV-2.
You have the equivalent of cold sores, only they are on your genitals. There is no shame in having this condition. It’s incredibly common, HSV-1 and HSV-2. You’re going to be OK. Deep breath’s and don’t worry about disclosure until you get a chance to get to know someone. Learn what you can about the virus. The more you know the more you’ll be able to educate other people
You have the equivalent of cold sores, only they are on your genitals. There is no shame in having this condition. It’s incredibly common, HSV-1 and HSV-2. You’re going to be OK. Deep breath’s and don’t worry about disclosure until you get a chance to get to know someone. Learn what you can about the virus. The more you know the more you’ll be able to educate other people
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