how long can gential herpes lie dormant
Hey,
I was just dx with herpes, wow, still in shock and feeling pretty sad. I have been married for 11 years and I'm 35 with 2 children. I thought I had a UTI and it turned into this. If you want to hear more of my story let me know, but to answer your question they told me that it can be dormant for years... like 15 I said as I have been in a committed relationship. I lay in bed at night and think about it only 6 days since dx and it consumes me. How did I get this, I didn't deserve it, why now?
Cmclane
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Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 11:13 PM
hello, i am not sure if you still check this site but i am in the exact same position as you where a year ago. I have 2 little girls under 2 one is 4.5month i had her naturally 2month later my first primary outbreak i am so blessed that this didnt happen in pregnancy or childbirth but i am struggling everyday with this knews. i constantly live in fear i will pass it on to them changing a nappy or something i also feel i am getting an outbreak often i am wondering if it's psychological. i too thought it was a uti or some complication with my 3rd degree tearing. any advice from you will be fantastic. thank you
Don't beat yourself up! There is life after gh... I had it for almost 7 years and I have dated men that accepted my problem. One I almost married but I moved to another state because of my job! So there is possible love and marriage after gh. Never give up on life and your dreams. Hell I'm not! Continue living,,,
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Hey Cmclane,
I just had my first outbreak of genital herpes this past week. Turned out to be HSV-1 which I guess I should be happy about. I am beyond devastated. I think Ive read everything possible on the net until the early hours of the morning every night. I've cried everyday. Im 33, never married, not promiscuous, always practiced safe sex. All I can think about is that now I will never get married and have the family Ive dreamed of, who will want me, I feel totally damaged. Id lvoet o hear more about your story, after 11 years of marriage, thats crazy. Has your husband been tested? How is he taking this?