Doctor visit left me feeling meh
30 yo female with GHSV1. Have had it almost all my life. I’ve taken valacyclovir in the past, but stopped taking it about 2 years ago. Now that I’m single and wanting to date, I want to get back on it.
So I went to the doctor for the first time in forever to get back on meds and get more medical information about herpes. I’ve only talked to one other doctor about it and it wasn’t very helpful. I’ve also never told anyone personal about having it besides my relationships, so really the only info I have is from the internet. I’ve also acquired GHSV through a very traumatic event, so it takes a lot for me to be able to talk about that and I even told the doctor that.
When I said I wanted to get back on antivirals, she said they only give it if I have several breakouts a year. I told her I wanted it for more preventative for sex. She didn’t even acknowledge that or try to give me more info on sex and having herpes.
Since I’ve had GHSV for so long, I really don’t have many breakouts. When I do, it’s mostly major itching now. She then said itching is not a symptom of herpes…
She is referring me to an OBGYN, so hopefully I can get more info there. But overall, feeling very disappointed in my visit.