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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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posted 12/19/2007, comments (2)

Transmitting Herpes: How To Protect The Ones You Love

How many of you are TOTALLY confused - and anxious about how herpes is transmitted? Are you afraid that you can give the virus to your friends by sharing meals? Do you worry that that intimate kiss you shared with your partner a couple of days before an outbreak exposed him or her to the virus? Do you encourage your friends to use a different... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/28/2007, comments (2)

Genital Herpes Not Getting the Attention It Deserves

Slate.com has published a story titled "Keeping Track of Genital Herpes" a critique of The Center for Disease Control's management of Herpes and HPV. According to the article, syphilis and chlamydia both went up in 2006 - more than a million cases of chlamydia and 37,000 cases of syphilis were reported in the new CDC... Read more Chevron

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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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posted 11/13/2007, comment (1)

Herpes and Your Menstrual Cycle

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 Chevron

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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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posted 10/22/2007, comment (1)

HPV Test Better Than Pap Test?

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 Chevron

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posted 10/09/2007, comments (3)

What Are the Symptoms of Herpes and When Should You Expect Them?

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 Chevron

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