HSV 1 Positive (Genitals)

[pisces225]

Hi, I'm a 37  yr old female.  I was diagnosed with herpes in April (but I've known that I had it for almost 2 years). My doctor prescribed me with generic Valtrex and to take 2 pills when I feel even a slight tingling or what I suspect to be an outbreak.   I've had sex with a man 3 times since being diagnosed.  All 3 times we used a condom before any penis to vagina contact was made AND I took a Valtrex pill before intercourse.

2 questions - What are his chances of catching genital herpes from me?  And can taking too much Valtrex or valacyclovir (sp) decrease it's effectiveness in preventing the spread of herpes?

Thank you

[pisces225]

Thank you for your response and I WILL read the post :)

[gracefromHHP]

taking a valtrex prior to sex isn't going to help at all. it takes at least 5 days of taking it daily to reduce the risk to a partner.

if you are a female with hsv2 and have a hsv2 negative male partner, if you did nothing but avoid sex any time during any genital symptoms, he is 96% likely each year NOT to contract hsv2 from you. If you also use condoms and take daily suppressive therapy with valtrex, he has on average a 99% odd each year of NOT contracting hsv2 from you.  

does daily suppressive therapy lead to resistance to the antivirals over time? no it does not. the rates of antiviral resistance are about the same even after 25+ years of medication being available.  

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/8280/how-should-I-treat-my-genital-herpes  is a journal post I wrote a few years ago I think you would benefit from reading too :)

keep asking questions!

grace