Suppressive therapy

Suppressive therapy Glossary: Suppressive Therapy
The daily use of antiviral therapy. refers to the ongoing use of antiviral therapy Glossary: Antiviral therapy
The use of medication that aims to reduce outbreaks and symptoms of genital herpes. to reduce the number and severity of genital herpes outbreaks.

The biggest benefit of suppressive therapy is that it can reduce viral shedding Glossary: Viral shedding
The shedding of the herpes virus from the skin surface – even if there are no symptoms present. . This can reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to a partner.

Many people on suppressive therapy do not experience genital herpes outbreaks. Studies have also shown that suppressive therapy improves the quality of life of people with genital herpes.