What To Ask Your Doctor if Your Parnter is Positive

[getSTDtested Administrator]

If your partner has tested positive for Herpes, this affects YOU too! If Your Partner Has Herpes, here are some questions you may want to ask your doctor to keep yourself protected...

-If I have been infected, how long would it take for the virus to show up in tests?

-Is it possible to have a "false negative" test result? How can I be sure that my test result is accurate?

-Should I be tested for other sexually transmitted diseases?

-How likely am I to be infected by my partner? What can we do to reduce the risk?

-If I keep having sex with my partner, how often should I be tested?

-If I become infected, would my partner and I have to change our sexual routine?

-What symptoms should I watch for?

-Can I still plan to have children with my partner?

-What can I do to help my partner manage the condition?

-Can you recommend a support group or a counselor to help me come to terms with this?