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ron30759
ron30759

I recently contracted Genital Herpes I've been taking the meds I just Move up To 1000 units, my question is I had the Intial Breakout and my Skin is going back to normal what is The percentage of me spreading the Virus

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  • nikki1230
    nikki1230 ron30759

    Posted

    Well abstinence is always the only 100% guarantee. As long as your not broken out AND using protection you should be fine. Sure it's possible nothing could happen to your uninfected partner if you don't have an outbreak and do not use protection, BUT there is always shedding that could take and therefore it is a risk.
    • nikki1230
      nikki1230 ron30759

      Posted

      When the herpes virus is not active on the surface of the skin it resides in a sleeping state inside the nerve cells and other tissues. At times (which cannot always be predicted), the virus will become active and travel the nerve pathways up to the surface of the skin.

      It is at these times when the virus has ‘surfaced’ to the skin that viral shedding occurs. Viral shedding is when the herpes virus is active and “shedding” at the site of infection. The herpes virus is considered contagious during this “active” time and can therefore be spread through direct contact with the infected area.

    • ron30759
      ron30759 nikki1230

      Posted

      Ok I Get what your saying So I'm taking the 1000 unit pills now And If me and my partner was to have sex let's say in a month what would be the My chances To pass it on
    • nikki1230
      nikki1230 ron30759

      Posted

      If you've been on meds I'd say you're fine. But you'll always stand the chance no matter how low of a chance to pass it. Personally, I always use protection. But, I'm not in any kind of serious relationship. Perhaps when I do decide to settle down that will change. It's all in what you and your partner decide.
    • ron30759
      ron30759 nikki1230

      Posted

      I Get what your saying Totally Sony blood count could basically could reduce
  • FelizCastus
    FelizCastus ron30759

    Posted

    Based on your username, I'm assuming you're a man, so male-to-female sexual transmission of HSV-2 is around 2-3% per *year* (not per sex act) if outbreaks/prodromes are avoided, condoms are properly used, and daily antiviral meds are taken. If just avoiding outbreaks/prodromes, then around 10% per year.

    It is important to note, however, that these study figures are based on established, hetero, monogamous, discordant couples with full disclosure. New infections are more infectious (first few months to a year, in particular), and new discordant relationships are not the same as established ones, since there may be other factors at play in longer-term relationships where the negative partner never acquires herpes.

    • ron30759
      ron30759 FelizCastus

      Posted

      So As long as I'm not having a Outbreak Im OK, my girl doesn't have it or anything I will be using but when we don't is really my main concern
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus ron30759

      Posted

      No, and the explanation of shedding above is not clear. When the virus reactivates, which can happen at random, it travels to the surface and sheds, so is contagious, but this can happen with OR *without* an outbreak, prodrome or symptoms. Just because you are not experiencing symptoms or an outbreak that does not mean you are not contagious.

      Shedding occurs on about 25-30% of days, and probably more for new infections. If your gf is negative, you should use condoms as well as the meds, especially since you were recently infected. Fyi, up to 70% of new infections are passed on by a person shedding without recognised symptoms.

    • ron30759
      ron30759 FelizCastus

      Posted

      So how long is the timetable really for us to have unprotected sex
    • FelizCastus
      FelizCastus ron30759

      Posted

      Not sure that I understand your question. Herpes is for life. We have the potential to pass this on until we die (although it becomes less after many years), but transmission does not need to occur if proper precautions are taken, as noted above. First few months to a year are the most infectious (due to increased shedding), but it's still infectious after that whenever it sheds. So long as your gf is informed of your status, educated about the risks, and is okay with you taking daily meds only and no condoms, then fair enough, but I would use condoms for at least the first 6 months. Meds only reduce transmission by 50%.
    • ron30759
      ron30759 FelizCastus

      Posted

      I know it's for life I'm sayin since I'm taking this medication how do you think me and my girl should have unprotected sex
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