Pregnant women with genital herpes should be careful about passing the virus on to the baby, but not overly worried about it.
A mother can infect her baby during delivery, often fatally. But if a woman had genital herpes before getting pregnant, or if she is first infected early in pregnancy, the chance that her baby will be infected is very low -- less than 1%.
Women with genital herpes are examined carefully for any symptoms before giving birth. If sores or signs that an outbreak is coming show up at the time of delivery, the baby may be delivered by cesarean section (also called a C-section).
The risk of infecting the baby is high (30% to 50%) when a woman is newly infected late in pregnancy, however. That's because the mother's immune system has not developed protective antibodies against the virus. Women with an older herpes infection have antibodies against the virus, which help protect the baby. If you are pregnant and you think you may have been infected recently, tell your doctor right away.
Living with STD, but not alone!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
H-Balm for Herpes Outbreaks
The H-Balm family of herpes treatments are proven to eliminate herpes outbreaks. Made from 100% organic ingredients, the H-Balm family of herpes treatments treat herpes, genital herpes, cold sores, canker sores, fever blisters, and oral herpes. Our Extra Strength Super Lysine is an all-natural time released formula to effectively treat and suppress the herpes virus.
Living with STD, but not alone!
Living with STD, but not alone!
Genital herpes treatment options
Treatment options
Treatment with antiviral drugs can help people who are bothered by genital herpes outbreaks stay symptom-free longer. These drugs can also reduce the severity and duration of symptoms when they flare up. Drug therapy is not a cure, but it can make living with the condition easier.
There are three drugs commonly used to treat genital herpes symptoms: Zovirax, Famvir, and Valtrex. These are all taken in pill form. Severe cases may be treated with intravenous (IV) Zovirax.
Formulas applied to the surface of the skin provide little benefit, and doctors don't usually recommend them.
Side effects
Side effects with these drugs are considered mild, and health experts believe these drugs are safe in the long term. Zovirax is the oldest of the three, and its safety has been documented in people taking suppressive therapy for several years.
People taking suppressive therapy should see their doctor at least once a year to decide if they should continue. You may find taking the pills every day to be inconvenient, the drugs may not work for you, or you may naturally have fewer outbreaks as time goes on. Your doctor can help you make treatment choices to suit your needs.
Living with STD, but not alone!
Treatment with antiviral drugs can help people who are bothered by genital herpes outbreaks stay symptom-free longer. These drugs can also reduce the severity and duration of symptoms when they flare up. Drug therapy is not a cure, but it can make living with the condition easier.
There are three drugs commonly used to treat genital herpes symptoms: Zovirax, Famvir, and Valtrex. These are all taken in pill form. Severe cases may be treated with intravenous (IV) Zovirax.
Formulas applied to the surface of the skin provide little benefit, and doctors don't usually recommend them.
Side effects
Side effects with these drugs are considered mild, and health experts believe these drugs are safe in the long term. Zovirax is the oldest of the three, and its safety has been documented in people taking suppressive therapy for several years.
People taking suppressive therapy should see their doctor at least once a year to decide if they should continue. You may find taking the pills every day to be inconvenient, the drugs may not work for you, or you may naturally have fewer outbreaks as time goes on. Your doctor can help you make treatment choices to suit your needs.
Living with STD, but not alone!
Friday, April 06, 2007
H success stories from PozGroup.com
We met on this website 3 years ago next month. We chatted and talked on the phone for a little over a month and then we met. It was a great feeling to meet someone who understood what you was going through. We have been together ever since. Our 3 year anniversary is in July. I thought I would never find anyone, and I did thanks to pozgroup.com.
shababyj and the14u
Pierre Part, United States
05-APR-07
Living with STD, but not alone!
shababyj and the14u
Pierre Part, United States
05-APR-07
Living with STD, but not alone!
Thursday, April 05, 2007
A funny thing happened the other day
I just read this wonderful story at Herpes and Cold Sores Support Forum and want to share it with you all:
Dating with herpes isn't easy, despite the huge number of folks living with it. And while many people experience good feedback after telling a partner about their HSV status, it's still pretty nerve wracking to think about the day you'll have to tell someone.I started dating again recently via a popular online dating service- one I've used in the past with pretty good success. So I was quite happy when, just a couple weeks into my membership, I met someone who I was really attracted to. Wow. Smart, hilarious, cute, great head on his shoulders. But dang, there's still the whole herpes thing to deal with. Crap.I found myself mulling things over the last few days. How would I tell him? Would he freak out? Would he be upset he wasted his time on me? Would he be one of those folks who insists you "date your own kind..they have websites for THAT, you know". It wasn't easy. So anyway, this weekend he came over to my place to hang out. When the movie we were watching finished, we glanced at each other and things got a little quiet. He smiled at me while holding my hand and said "There's something I've been wanting to talk to you about". "I dunno, guess you could see it as a 'get out of jail free card' of sorts"Honestly, I had no idea where he was going. Then he blurted: "I have herpes" before rolling his eyes and looking away. I could see he was embarrassed. Worried.And as I sat there in shock, not quite believing my ears and sudden good fortune, never before had the word "herpes" ever sounded so good. But I was also real happy because I realized at that very moment I'd found a guy with integrity. It's pretty easy to get away with not telling a partner about HSV, after all.So as he sat there looking flustered, a huge stupid grin spread across my face. I must've looked like an idiot. He looked at me puzzled before I finally let him off the hook "Hmmmm, that's actually not a bad thing because I have it too". The next few minutes are a little hazy in my mind, but I remember him letting out a deep sigh of relief and giving me a big hug while saying "Oh man, that's so awesome! You're so awesome!" And by the way, nothing happened that night.Anyway, I think the message here is that the unexpected can happen. Incidentally, I've had the "talk" go well with non HSV partners as well, so don't despair the day you have to tell someone about your status. And never believe that HSV makes you any less deserving of a loving, healthy relationship.
Living with STD, but not alone!
Dating with herpes isn't easy, despite the huge number of folks living with it. And while many people experience good feedback after telling a partner about their HSV status, it's still pretty nerve wracking to think about the day you'll have to tell someone.I started dating again recently via a popular online dating service- one I've used in the past with pretty good success. So I was quite happy when, just a couple weeks into my membership, I met someone who I was really attracted to. Wow. Smart, hilarious, cute, great head on his shoulders. But dang, there's still the whole herpes thing to deal with. Crap.I found myself mulling things over the last few days. How would I tell him? Would he freak out? Would he be upset he wasted his time on me? Would he be one of those folks who insists you "date your own kind..they have websites for THAT, you know". It wasn't easy. So anyway, this weekend he came over to my place to hang out. When the movie we were watching finished, we glanced at each other and things got a little quiet. He smiled at me while holding my hand and said "There's something I've been wanting to talk to you about". "I dunno, guess you could see it as a 'get out of jail free card' of sorts"Honestly, I had no idea where he was going. Then he blurted: "I have herpes" before rolling his eyes and looking away. I could see he was embarrassed. Worried.And as I sat there in shock, not quite believing my ears and sudden good fortune, never before had the word "herpes" ever sounded so good. But I was also real happy because I realized at that very moment I'd found a guy with integrity. It's pretty easy to get away with not telling a partner about HSV, after all.So as he sat there looking flustered, a huge stupid grin spread across my face. I must've looked like an idiot. He looked at me puzzled before I finally let him off the hook "Hmmmm, that's actually not a bad thing because I have it too". The next few minutes are a little hazy in my mind, but I remember him letting out a deep sigh of relief and giving me a big hug while saying "Oh man, that's so awesome! You're so awesome!" And by the way, nothing happened that night.Anyway, I think the message here is that the unexpected can happen. Incidentally, I've had the "talk" go well with non HSV partners as well, so don't despair the day you have to tell someone about your status. And never believe that HSV makes you any less deserving of a loving, healthy relationship.
Living with STD, but not alone!
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
I also feel very uncomfortable when people make H jokes
I just recently started to date since I contracted H. I am an outgoing individual who likes to take things day by day. After my diagnosis, I felt like I had to change. I am still spontaneous but became more thoughful of my actions. Now, I feel pressure to be in a relationship so I won't be alone. Nobody seems to be good enough or maybe it's just a self reflection.
Living with STD, but not alone!
Living with STD, but not alone!
Are you willing to settle?
Since your diagnosis, are you willing to settle with people who have similar diagnosis or take chances with ones who don't? Do you feel pressured to be in a committed relationship?
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