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Shivey

posted 05/19/2008, comments (14)

Very frequent outbreaks while using anti-viral drugs

I have been living with genital herpes for more than 2 years now. I have yet to come to terms with it, and I still feel down when I experience an outbreak (which is very frequently). I have a major outbreak almost every month, normally the week prior and during my period, and sometimes more minor symptoms. I feel that these outbreaks are... Read more Chevron

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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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posted 05/09/2008, comments (0)

Understanding Herpes Testing

Understanding Herpes Testing The most important fact to know in terms of Herpes testing is that blood testing with an IgG test is the BEST test for diagnosing the disease. When you first see the doctor for a suspicious genital ulcer, your health care provider may ask a lot of really personal and embarrassing questions.... Read more Chevron

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Kelly

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posted 05/02/2008, comment (1)

outbreak

I was diagnosed w/gential herpes close to 20 years ago. I haven't had an outbreak in such a long time, probably over 8 yrs ago but am having one now that is quite uncomfortable. A sore at the outside of my vagina & one labia swollen up to my clitoris. How's that for a description!?! Since my last outbreak was so long... Read more Chevron

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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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posted 04/17/2008, comments (0)

HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears

HPV and the Abnormal Pap Abnormal Pap smears always make women anxious and make us wonder if we have cancer. Over the past decade, a new anxiety provoking term has slipped into the GYN lexicon : human papilloma virus or HPV infection. Studies show that around 90% of cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection. Most... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/15/2008, comment (1)

Foods That Can Lower the Frequency of Your Outbreaks

Herpes is not a medical condition typically associated with diet; however, outbreaks of this painful virus have been linked to two amino acids. While the research is not conclusive, those who suffer from this virus are usually willing to try any remedy that may reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks.Research has found that people with... Read more Chevron

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