Herpes prodrome and transmission

[Liyah3456]

I have a question, i’m HSV 2 positive and had it for almost 9 years

what’s the likely hood of transmission during prodrome ? 

The reason i ask is that i suspected that i was having prodrome symptoms but i have dermatitis as well which makes it hard to differentiate at times what the issue is

Any help or reassurance would be great!

[mr_hopp]

Hey @Liyah3456!

Check out the free handouts that come with the free ebook here where it breaks down all the most important facts about herpes, including prodrome transmission rates: https://www.herpesopportunity.com/lp/ebook

In short, it's anywhere between 1-10% per year risk depending on whether you're on daily suppressive therapy, wear barrier protection, have a penis or vagina, etc. There are a lot of variables that can make it more or less risky. 

[Liyah3456]

@mr_hopp thanks for the link but you I’ve read the handouts before but because it doesn’t specify gender it’s really hard to know who the stats apply to

as i’m no longer on suppression therapy but also the fact i have a skin condition, i just don’t know if my anxiety is just making it seem bigger than what is

[mr_hopp]

Hi @Liyah3456 — Gender is included on the handouts (e.g., male-to-female transmission stats, female-to-male transmission stats, etc.). And wherever data references don't specify gender, it applies to both genders. What specifically are you referring to where it doesn't specify gender?

[Liyah3456]

ah it’s okay the second handout wasn’t showing