Understanding your results

If you are diagnosed with genital herpes, it is important that you make the time to discuss the many questions you will probably have with your doctor. These include:

• Is it treatable?
• What does the treatment involve?
• What will happen if I don't take the treatment?
• What do I say to my partner?
• Can I pass it on to my partner?
• How will it affect my sex life?
• Do I have to change the way I live?

The important thing to remember is that genital herpes can be effectively treated and managed. One in 8 Australian adults have it and many lead happy and fulfilled lives.

The important thing to remember is that genital herpes can be effectively treated and managed. Find out what your options are. Read up on the condition. Speak to your doctor about the various genital herpes treatment options available. Chat to other people who have been diagnosed with it. Most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions, so that you can make an informed decision about what treatment is right for you.