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herpes for 6 years
I have had genital herpes for six years now and have had two healthy vaginal deliveries during this time. Both my husband and I have it. Not sure who gave it to whom but that's not the point. I hate it! I used to take Valtrex 1 gm daily now I don't take anything because it didn't really help. I get an outbreak every month it seems around my period time and it lasts for two weeks. It hurts and makes me feel like I have the flu. I'm griping about it, plain and simple. It's the gift that keeps on giving. If I could go and do std talks at schools I would. I'm a nurse. I knew better than to not use condoms but thought my risk was low. I'm no *****. But this is the life I was dealt. Awesome isn't it?
Maybe you should go back onto suppressive therapy and see if it can help again? Have you identified any triggers other than period? Stress? Some sort of medication or contraception? Have you looked into diet changes that can help with hsv or vitamins and supplements? Xxx
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Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Millions of people are diagnosed with STDs in the U.S. each year.
STDs can't be transmitted by casual contact, like hugging or touching.
Syphilis is an STD that is transmitted by oral, genital and anal sex.
