Pre-emptive suppressive therapy

Pre-emptive suppressive therapy Glossary: Pre-emptive suppressive therapy
The selective use of antiviral therapy when anticipating a genital herpes outbreak. refers to the selective use of suppressive antiviral therapy. For example, if a person with genital herpes who is not sexually active decides to become sexually active, they may commence pre-emptive therapy in order to protect their partner or to reduce the number of genital herpes outbreaks they experience.

Pre-emptive suppressive therapy is very useful for people who know what diet and lifestyle factors trigger a genital herpes outbreak, as it means they can try and prevent outbreaks. Stress is a common trigger of genital herpes and many people use pre-emptive suppressive therapy Glossary: Pre-emptive suppressive therapy
The selective use of antiviral therapy when anticipating a genital herpes outbreak. in the lead up to stressful events such as exams or a wedding.