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HSV 2 and birth control

HSV 2 and birth control

Does having hsv2 effect my choice of birth control or does birth control have any effect on hsv2?
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the birth control pill has been found to increase shedding of hsv2 slightly. if you are taking daily suppressive therapy though, it's not an issue.
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I was on Depo and I planned on going back on it although my fiance has had a vasectomy I don't really need birth control I use it to manage my endometriosis pain.
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I'm a fan of less periods overall myself!!!  not quite liking the age I'm currently at for many reasons, one of which is being on the pill is riskier so I stopped it and am back to being at the mercy of my hormones....sigh.  

honestly I wouldn't worry much about the birth control choice. the increase in shedding is small.  
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