I have been recently diagnosed with having HSV-1 in my genital area. I got it from my ex who failed to mention he got cold sores. I am out on the dating scene again and want to know my chances (in percentages preferably) of passing it on to others. I have read all sorts of contradicting literature and want to set the record straight. Please and thank you :)
2006-12-15 06:47:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Well, if you have visible sores, use a condom. In fact, for any casual sex, use a condom, don't spread it to others, even if you don't feel like you are having an outbreak at the time. Better safe than sorry. Also, HSV can be spread via oral contact (like if you get oral sex from a guy with HSV in his mouth, you can get it transferred to you genitals). Also, be very careful during an outbreak, DO NOT touch yourself and then rub you eyes, it can be transferred to your eyes and you don't want that. Best way to keep it under control (Besides meds) is to get talcum powder and sprinkle it down there to dry it up. Also, if you can sleep in the nude, that will help too.
PS: Also, you can pick up more than one version of the virus, just be careful because you can get infected with various forms. There are medications you can take if you have frequent outbreaks. Also, try to stay in good health, don't get stressed out. Taking zinc is supposed to help prevent outbreaks as well.
2006-12-15 06:53:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-03 21:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Lara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After having dated a girl with oral HSV-1, I consulted with my doctor about this very issue, and here is what he told me.
There are SO many variables, that it's virtually impossible to say with any certainty, or even with any statistical probability, what will happen in your particular case. Used to be, HSV-1 was ONLY cold sores, and HSV-2 was ONLY an STD. Nowadays, 1 and 2 are potentially both. Some people's immune systems cope better with the virus, and they never have symptoms - even after the first exposure. Of those people w/o frank symptoms, some are "carriers" and can pass the virus on, and some aren't.
The bad news is, since it looks like you've had an outbreak, the chance of you passing it on is virtually 100% if you aren't careful, even if you NEVER have another episode. Might be next week, next month, next year, or 10 years from now, but - eventually - you will. You need to be VERY strict about protected sex, and go "bareback" ONLY after fully informing your partner of your condition.
The good news is, HSV-1, and even HSV-2, are very manageable, as long as you are careful. Be cautious around immuno-compromised people. Someone with HIV, or someone on chemotherapy, for example, will be EXTREMELY susceptible. Also, make sure you inform your OB-GYN before having children, because the virus is very, very dangerous to newborn children.
2006-12-15 07:02:52 · answer #3 · answered by Humberto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The record is simple. You risk nothing when you don't have sex. You risk a minimum of 20% even if they wear a condom. Therefore, wearing no protection increases that risk much higher into the probable status.
2006-12-15 06:52:25 · answer #4 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the answer is probable. he will have some resistance to the virus when you consider that he has it already, aided by the actual incontrovertible reality that it doesn't opt to infect the genitals, yet move continues to be achievable. i'd ward off sex for the duration of a virus.
2016-11-26 21:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋