Bloating, irritable mood, pelvic pain or pressure. All are common signs that your monthly period is coming soon. And for many women, this monthly visitor brings a VERY unwanted guest: genital herpes outbreaks. It may seem like insult to injury, but several studies have confirmed that the menstrual period is one of the most common triggers of... Read more
You may have read the study released this week that suggests that testing for HPV (human papilloma virus) may do a better job than the traditional Pap smear in detecting early precancerous cervical cancers. The authors of the study suggest that the HPV test is so sensitive in detecting early cervical cancers, that Pap smears aren't needed... Read more
How did I get herpes? Did my partner cheat? Or did I have it before the relationship? How long can herpes stay dormant? These are some of the questions that people newly diagnosed with genital herpes ask. Here's what we know about how this infection occurs. The first outbreak usually occurs within 2-10 days of exposure to the... Read more
If you've ever had to pay out of pocket for your genital herpes medications, you may have been shocked. Often these drugs can run well over $100 for a single prescription. For many, that's simply not in the budget. Your herpes medication does not have to be a budget breaker if you know where to look and who to ask. Talk to your... Read more
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