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Is Herpes Curable?

I have contracted herpes and have always went to my gynecologist but they never informed me that I had this disease but I accidentally read this info that was in my medical folder right in front of me while doctor stepped out. I was raped in 2006 and have had outbreaks since then. last time I was tested was in 2012 and the test for HIV was negative. I meet someone that I was interested in but I am pushing him away because of the great shame of this, I am so devestated and depressed. I have had outbreaks monthly right before my cycle. I can not tell anyone because they will not understand and I am come from a strict Christian background. Should I get tested again? Can I live with Herpes? Should I just give up on life All together?
Fri, 6 Jun 2014
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Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I a so sorry to hear about this herpes that you contracted. Unfortunately, herpes cannot be cured but outbreaks can be controlled. Should you hae so many outbreaks within a short time, your doctor would prescribe medications that would suppress and reduce the frequency of outbreaks. At least 30% of all sexual population have in one way or the other have to deal with herpes at one point. There is just no reason to give up on life. Herpes has very little to do as concerns ruining your sexual life. Yes, you can live with herpes and in no way experience a shorter lifespan than others.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be and I will gladly respond to.
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Is Herpes Curable?

Hi and thank you so much for this query. I a so sorry to hear about this herpes that you contracted. Unfortunately, herpes cannot be cured but outbreaks can be controlled. Should you hae so many outbreaks within a short time, your doctor would prescribe medications that would suppress and reduce the frequency of outbreaks. At least 30% of all sexual population have in one way or the other have to deal with herpes at one point. There is just no reason to give up on life. Herpes has very little to do as concerns ruining your sexual life. Yes, you can live with herpes and in no way experience a shorter lifespan than others. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be and I will gladly respond to.