When you have herpes and your partner doesnt

[Avalanche 71]

im a 26 year old female i have been diagnosed with genital hsv1 almost two years ago. i recently started dating someone and we are sexually active together. he knows of my status and i take daily valtrex. he was also recently diagnosed with hpv (he had warts). his major concern is getting hsv from me. i rarely have outbreaks and i take suppressive therapy daily and i always check myself. what are the risks of him contracting it if we have a long term relationship? is it eventually inevitable? ive read and heard so much conflicting info.

the funny thing is im not very concerned with getting hpv from him but hes almost phobic about getting herpes from me. im lost and dont know what todo or say anymore. is it true though if he has antibodies for hsv1 in his blood then he cant catch it from me?

[gracefromHHP]

How were you diagnosed as having hsv1 genitally?  Why are you on suppressive therapy for it?  Has your current partner been tested to know his own hsv status? Have you had your gardasil shots yet?

grace

[Avalanche 71]

i had an out break and they tested my blood initially and there were no antibodies about 6 months later they finally showed up in my blood. ive had about 3 more OBs since then. i take suppressive therapy so i dont pass it to anyone ( i gave it to one person already) hes going to get tested to see if he has antibodies too. im getting my gardasil this week although it wont help if i already have been exposed to it but it will protect me from the other ones.

[gracefromHHP]

We don't have any info to know if suppressive therapy reduces transmission of hsv1 to a partner. Hsv1 genitally doesn't shed very often so suppressive therapy doesn't give you a lot of bang for your buck to boot.  It's ok to take it if you feelt he peace of mind is worth it but it's a lot of money and effort for hsv1 genitally.

Has your bf had his warts removed? How long ago did he have them?

grace

[Avalanche 71]

just got em like 2 weeks ago yes he had em frozen but probably needs another treatment or two. according to the studies on valtrex i thought it showed 70% reduction on shedding for hsv1.

[gracefromHHP]

the valtrex and transmission study never looked at hsv1 either orally or genitally.

How long have you and your bf been together? His warts just showed up 2 weeks ago?

grace