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Genital HSV1

by sarahstar, Feb 19, 2008 07:26PM
Tags: hsv1, genitals
This discussion is related to HSV1 Genital Exposure.


I have genital HSV1, and my initial outbreak (2 weeks ago) was clear and painful - definitely symptomatic I guess you would say. I have both tested positive for it. So, with what I have been reading it appears that genital HSV1 is less likely to recur but I am getting a little confused with the plethora of info woven through descriptions of both HSV1 and HSV2. So,  I would like to have some direct info about genital HSV1. Likelihood of recurrence (would you recommend taking a suppressant everyday?), transmission, practicing oral sex, etc...
Thank you very much.
Member Comments (2)

by jennyg, Sep 26, 2008 09:38PM
I take a suppresent everyday as it give me a piece of mind, but my OB thinks its unnecessary.  In the 3 or 4 years I've had HSV1 gentially, I've only had one other outbreak besides the original.   I always use condoms, have not transmitted it but I do worry about that ...

by auntiejessi, Sep 26, 2008 11:22PM
You are really unlikely to ever transmit it.  We know that ghsv1 sheds about 3% of days/year compared to 15% of days/year with ghsv2.

You are also far less likely to get recurrent outbreaks with any frequency - 50% will never get another one, and the average for those who do is 1 a year or 1 every other year (can't remember).

Here is a good article for you - http://blogs.webmd.com/genital-herpes-intimate-conversations/2006/02/type-i-herpes-transmission.html

Taking meds is up to you, but many experts feel as Jenny's doctor does in that its not necessary.  If it helps your peace of mind, then take it.  :)

Aj
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