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Thursday, April 24, 2008 Katrina asks

Q: do i have to wait to be tested for herpes when my menstrual cycle is on

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9/11/08 10:00am

Hi,

 

Thanks so much for your question.

 

First, check out this section of the website about testing for genital herpes in general. You should not have to wait to be tested and you should speak with a doctor upon exhibiting signs of herpes. You might find that this post has some interesting information about how genital herpes is affected by you menstrual cycle on this post.

 

Thank you.

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