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Emotional Issues with Herpes

An African American woman looks pensively in the distance

Herpes may raise strong emotional issues, especially in the first few weeks or months after a diagnosis. Some people initially feel embarrassment, shame, anger, or depression. The good news is that these emotions tend to fade away over time. Some studies have shown that even six months can make a difference in adjusting to herpes.

Genital Herpes and Pregnancy

A pregnant woman with her doctor

If you are pregnant and you have genital herpes, you may be concerned about the risk of spreading the infection to your baby. Be reassured that the risk is extremely small.

Treatment Options for Herpes Infections

herpes treatment

While there is no cure for herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections, there are various treatment options available that can help manage symptoms and control outbreaks.

Herpes Testing

A health care provider talks to a patient

Is that sore or rash actually genital herpes? Can you tell by just looking? Can a healthcare provider? No! When it comes to diagnosing genital herpes, it takes more than a look.

HIV and Pregnancy

HIV and pregnancy

HIV and Pregnancy There is a lot to think about when you want to have a baby or when a baby is on the way. One important step is to learn about HIV. There are good reasons to get an HIV test if you are pregnant or thinking about having a baby. Knowing whether you […]

HIV Testing

Free HIV Testing

The only way to tell you have HIV is get tested. Testing is recommended at least once for everyone, and may be recommended more often for some. Testing can be quick, easy and confidential.

Five Things You Should Know about Herpes

Five things to know about herpes

ASHA answers many questions from the public about STIs, including about genital herpes. Here we offer five things to know about how to manage this common infection.

Trichomoniasis (a.k.a. “Trich)

Trichomoniasis

With roughly two million cases in the U.S., trichomoniasis (“trich”) is the most common STI you’ve never heard of. Learn more about this common STI in our four-part expert series.