10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Genital Herpes
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor about...
Genital Herpes
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What causes genital herpes? Can it be cured?
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How is genital herpes spread?
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What are common symptoms of genital herpes?
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How long does a genital herpes outbreak usually last? How often do outbreaks occur?
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Are medications available to treat genital herpes? How do they work?
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What steps can I take to prevent future outbreaks?
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What are possible complications of genital herpes?
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Should I tell a new partner that I have genital herpes? How do you do that?
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What can I do to avoid passing herpes to my partner? Can I pass herpes to my partner even when I don’t have symptoms?
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I’m having a hard time coping with my diagnosis. Can you refer me to someone who can help?
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