Once you've had a symptomatic outbreak of herpes, you often can tell when another one is coming on. And, many, aware of the warning signs - burning, pain, itching - start therapy with an antiviral drug. After this prodrome, a person with genital herpes often has an outbreak of ulcers or blisters in the genital area. However, how... Read more
Raising the Alarm on STDs in Teen Girls Did you hear the recent study that showed that one in four girls and young women are infected with an STD - Chlamydia, genital herpes, trichomonas, or human papillomavirus (HPV)? And 15% had more than one STD! Given what I've seen in practice, this is not that surprising, but it is... Read more
How time slips by. It's already March and I'm just now finishing scheduling the medical and dental appointments for my family. It's a good idea to check in with a physician on an annual basis to make sure that you're in the best of health, particularly if you have Genital Herpes. And for many of us who are generally healthy,... Read more
Ok. So you've tried the antivirals to control your herpes and are looking for something else. Or, you want a natural approach to managing your symptoms. I get asked this all the time. It's SUCH a difficult question to answer. While I love the idea of an over the counter vitamin or supplement that can improve a person's symptoms or... Read more
If you are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant and you have herpes, you may have a lot more on your mind than morning sickness, maternity clothes and cribs. You might be concerned about whether you can have a healthy baby. While this worry is understandable - the effects of neonatal herpes are devastating - this complication is... Read more
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