Jealous of HSV1 genital

[mcf1971]

Unless I understood incorrectly, I was reading an article that was saying that people who have HSV 1 genital rarely get outbreaks and if they do, they are so rare and since they barely shed, they don't even need to take antivirals. I'm still getting used to this but the OB, shedding, medication, risk of transmission are so incredibly depressing. I don't think I will ever be able to relax again if I'm intimate with someone,,,,,

[optimist]

On average, genital HSV2 sheds 2x as frequently as oral HSV1 and 3x as frequently as GHSV1. If you have a lot of anxiety about transmission, consider daily antivirals. On average, antivirals cut GHSV2 shedding rates to about the same frequency as oral and genital HSV1.

[mcf1971]

On average, genital HSV2 sheds 2x as frequently as oral HSV1 and 3x as frequently as GHSV1. If you have a lot of anxiety about transmission, consider daily antivirals. On average, antivirals cut GHSV2 shedding rates to about the same frequency as oral and genital HSV1.

 

Thank you for the info. At this point I just found out abt this and i'm not in a relationship.but I will definitely consider it. But another thing that I don't understand is why even if we have no outbreaks we still shed...

[optimist]

@mcf1971 That's how it works with oral herpes and genital herpes. Antivirals suppress outbreaks and also reduce shedding.

[NoRegerts]

Don't be too jealous. I have Genital HSV1 and have had non stop outbreaks for the past 2-3 months. I'm on suppressive daily Valtrex now. It's a different experience for everybody.

[mcf1971]

I'm so sorry, No Regerts

[NoRegerts]

It's cool. No need to be sorry. Just gotta remember the grass isn't always greener. I'm sorry to hear you just found out about your status too. No matter which boat we are in, it's tough. Just educate yourself as much as possible. I just joined this forum and it's good to see there are a lot of people here with good insight and advice.

[Konfucious]

I have type 2 and I've had an average of 2 VERY mild outbreaks through the year. I've had hsv2 for 2 years now....my husband has GSV1 and gets outbreaks quite often and worse than mine. It just depends on ones body, diet and stress level.

[Katidid]

Right!!! Anti viral daily not only reduces ob's ( mine are completely gone over a year now), but reduces shedding and transmission rates as well. It will make you forget you even have this. I've never passed it on. I suggest everyone new read @hippyherpy's story from the beginning. He has huge success with the ladies!!!

[Sweetsoulxo]

Yeah, I have hsv2 and mild to no symptoms. I was one that would've never knew I had it had I not gotten tested!

[optimist]

@Sweetsoulxo Same here.