Genital Herpes - Our Experts

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Jerry Kennard

posted 06/24/2009, comments (5)

Phobic about Herpes?

There's little doubt in my mind that a lot of messages relating to genital herpes are underpinned by fear. On the one hand we tut-tut people who stigmatize those with a sexually transmitted disease but on the other we point out the distressing consequences to people who are disease free but who we view as exhibiting high risk behavior. Maybe it's... Read more Chevron

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Penelope James

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posted 06/17/2009, comments (9)

Telling Your Partner, Gender and Acceptance

Maybe I’m picky or maybe I’m hard to be in a relationship with, but for whatever reason lately I seem to change partners about as often as I change my Facebook status. Due to the moderately high turnover, and my resolution to always inform my partners about having herpes before any sexual contact, I’ve been able to really... Read more Chevron

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Charlotte Grayson, M.D.

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posted 02/20/2009, comments (7)

Five questions to ask your doctor about suppressive therapy

I see a lot of patients who take suppressive therapy with no clear understanding of why they are taking it, what the goals are of suppressive therapy and most concerning ... taking the WRONG dose! I also see patients who suffer through multiple terrible outbreaks of herpes who have NEVER HEARD of suppressive therapy! Here's a... Read more Chevron

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healthgal

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posted 12/29/2008, comments (0)

Herpes Testing

To provide some clarification, since so many of you write to me asking about herpes testing, here's a run down of the current available tests. They each have limitations, though I indicate which are the most specific. A doctor will quite often take your history/examine you and then "marry the history/exam findings to the... Read more Chevron

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Heather Reese

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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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