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Contents
  • The Importance of Safe Practices
  • Recognize and Avoid Risky Situations
  • Antiviral Medications: A Helpful Tool

Can You Prevent Genital Herpes? Here's How!

Can You Prevent Genital Herpes? Here's How!

Prevention First

Preventing genital herpes might be easier than you think. Discover the methods to reduce your risk and protect yourself from this common virus.
Contents
  • The Importance of Safe Practices
  • Recognize and Avoid Risky Situations
  • Antiviral Medications: A Helpful Tool

The Importance of Safe Practices

Using condoms consistently is one of the most effective ways to prevent the transmission of genital herpes. Although not foolproof, condoms significantly reduce the risk of infection by providing a physical barrier against the virus during sexual contact.

Recognize and Avoid Risky Situations

Being aware of your partner's sexual history and discussing any known infections can help you avoid transmission. If your partner has genital herpes, it's crucial to avoid sexual contact during outbreaks and to discuss antiviral treatments, which can lower the risk of spreading the virus.
Methods to reduce the risk of genital herpes transmission, including the use of condoms, awareness of sexual partners' infection status, and antiviral treatments.

Antiviral Medications: A Helpful Tool

Antiviral medications like acyclovir and valacyclovir can help reduce the frequency and severity of outbreaks. These medications can also decrease the likelihood of transmitting the virus to others, making them a valuable tool in managing genital herpes.

FAQs

How can you prevent genital herpes?

Consistent condom use and antiviral medications can help prevent it.

Should you avoid contact during outbreaks?

Yes, avoiding sexual contact during outbreaks reduces transmission risk.

Do antivirals help prevent herpes?

Yes, they reduce outbreak frequency and lower transmission risk.

Next Steps

Taking proactive steps can make a significant difference in preventing genital herpes.
Get started on prevention strategies with Doctronic's guidance today!
Additional References
  1. Wald A, Krantz E, Selke S, et al. Knowledge of partners' genital herpes protects against herpes simplex virus type 2 acquisition. J Infect Dis 2006; 194:42.
  2. Mertz GJ, Benedetti J, Ashley R, et al. Risk factors for the sexual transmission of genital herpes. Ann Intern Med 1992; 116:197.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.