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Genital Herpes Medical Reference
- What to Know About Donating Blood if You Have an STD
If you have an STD, you may not be able to donate blood for a certain length of time. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for STDs today.
- Herpes Test: What You Should Know
Many people with genital herpes don’t have any symptoms. Learn what tests tell you if you have it, what they’re like, and how fast you can get your results.
- Genital Herpes: Resources
- Herpes and the Eye
Most people are surprised to find out that two types of herpes viruses -- the one that causes cold sores and the one that causes chickenpox -- can cause serious eye problems. Learn more from WebMD.
- Skin and Herpes Simplex Viruses
Learn more from WebMD about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of herpes simplex viruses, which are categorized into two types: type 1 (HSV-1 or oral herpes) and type 2 (HSV-2 or genital herpes).
- Pregnancy and Genital Herpes
WebMD explains how to avoid getting genital herpes during pregnancy, and what to do to keep yourself and baby healthy if you already have it.
- Dating With Genital Herpes
Don't let genital herpes keeping you from dating. Some practical tips from WebMD will help you get back in the mix.
- Genital Herpes and Your Sex Life
WebMD explains how to maintain a good sex life - even if you have genital herpes.
- How to Tell Your Partner You Have Genital Herpes
Don't know how to break the news to your partner that you have genital herpes? WebMD offers suggestions for broaching the conversation.
- Ease Stress and Stay Healthy With Genital Herpes
WebMD offers lifestyle tips for minimizing genital herpes outbreaks.
- Genital Herpes and HIV
Genital herpes can increase the risk of being infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, or cause problems for people already living with HIV. WebMD explains.
- Genital Herpes and Your Doctor Visit
If you think you might have genital herpes and you're visiting the doctor, bring these questions and illustrations from WebMD for guidance.
- Frequently Asked Questions About Genital Herpes
WebMD answers frequently asked questions about genital herpes - from how it's transmitted to how to prevent against it.
- Potential Herpes Triggers
WebMD looks at potential triggers of genital herpes symptoms.
- Home Care Measures for Genital Herpes
WebMD offers a few tips for relieving the symptoms of genital herpes.
- Herpes Simplex Virus: HSV-1 & HSV-2
WebMD explains the two types of herpes simplex virus, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.
- The Basics About Genital Herpes
WebMD explains the herpes simplex virus, including causes and risk factors.
- Sexual Health and Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a highly contagious infection usually spread through vaginal and anal intercourse. Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this sexually transmitted disease.