Life After Genital Herpes.  Herpes is a virus that affects millions of people in the U.S. It can be a source of embarrassment, concern and discomfort. Simple measures recommended by your health care provider can help ease the symptoms of herpes and prevent future outbreaks and spread of the disease to your partner.  Over time, and with education and counseling, most people with herpes are able to cope very well with their diagnosis.          

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has published a guide to genital herpes that describes how the disease gets in the blood stream, signs and symptoms, protecting yourself and your partner and more. Just click here. Additional information you may find helpful can be found at http://www.valtrex.com/.

For answers to questions about other gynecologic problems or conditions, visit the MY HEALTH section of our Web site.

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Our most popular article is back because April is STD awareness month. Talk to your kids about the risks of unprotected, indiscriminate sex today. Read the article here.