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how can i have a healthy baby without infect my partner(HSV-2 Negative)

Dear Terri ,

i belive i was infected on Nov 2nd 2013 and got swab tested feedback HSV-2 postive on Apr 4th 2014.i have 3 outbreaks in last 6 months ,

currently i protact my partner by condom but not Suppressive therapy as i dont wants to take too much drugs .

we want have our first baby by 2015 and obviously condom can not protact my partner anymore but i have to use Suppressive therapy . i have read most of your books and advise but below questions seems not mentioned , hence ...

1.my final goal is have a healthy baby without infect my partner ,pls give me all your suggestions and instructison .

2.i know Suppressive therapy by valaciclovir can lower the risk to infect my partner but if it harm my sperm ? i dont want valaciclovir hurt my baby too.

3.if valaciclovir not harmful my sperm ,How long in advance i should start Suppressive therapy befor i will intercourse to have a baby (i mean how long time it takes valaciclovir will effect ? )? what will be the dosage i should take daily ?

awaitting your valuable feedback and thanks in advance !

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55646 tn?1263660809
2 times a day, each pill 500 mg , total 1000 gr. daily.

Terri
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Hi Terri ,

Thanks alot for the valuable insrtuctions ,

my partner got antibody test and retrun back HSV-1 postive ,And HSV-2 negative .

Sorry about my poor english, when you say "I would recommend 500 mg twice a day, 12 hours apart.  " do you mean ,

"2 time daily ,every time 500mg ,total 1000mg daily "

or

"2 time daily ,every time 250mg ,total 500mg daily " ?
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55646 tn?1263660809
First, suppressive therapy will reduce the risk of transmitting herpes to your partner.  However, I will ask, has your partner actually been tested by antibody test for herpes to determine that she is not infected?  Suppressive therapy will reduce the risk but is not a perfect solution as you likely already know.  It has nothing whatsoever to do with your sperm.  It is a very safe drug and I'm not clear why you don't want to take it regularly, but some people just don't want to take medication, I think.  You should begin suppressive therapy five days before having unprotected intercourse for it to be most effective.  For maximum effect, in this particular situation, I would recommend 500 mg twice a day, 12 hours apart.  

Alternatives to getting her pregnant would be masturbating into a clean container and inserting the semen into her vagina with something like a turkey baster if she is very afraid of herpes.  Also you could try having intercourse with a condom with a hole pierced in the end.  I've heard of people doing this, but just not sure how well it works.  Might be fun trying!    Also, for maximum benefit, be sure to have sex when she is most likely ovulating when you do this condom with a hole in it thing.

Hope this was helpful for you.

Terri
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