Read this wonderful paper!
"The Psychological Effects of Herpes",
A novel work laying out how people with Herpes can find the tools to help move on with their lives!
A POTENTIAL PARTNER
HAS HERPES Dr. H. has responded to many
questions on this subject, and we post summaries of some of
them here along with the answers he gave. If you are faced
with this situation, and with giving "the talk"
(i.e. having to tell a potential partner that you have herpes)
then you may also want to review the other suggestions given
in the Top Ten Questions area
(it's question #2).
Managing
genital herpes during pregnancy is very important to the health
of the soon-to-be-born infant. Infants exposed to the herpes
simplex can experience brain infection, seizures, prolonged
hospitalization, mental retardation, and death if the infection
takes hold.
SMART LIVING
WITH GENITAL HERPES Living
with genital herpes is a simple affair often made much more
complicated by stress, fatigue, anxiety, and carelessness.
The message of this paper is that through some basic education
the patient with genital herpes can achieve excellent control
of the disease, can avoid spreading the disease elsewhere
on the body, can prevent other family members from catching
the disease, and will significantly lower the risk of transmitting
the infection to the person’s partner.
Herpes.org provides a comprehensive approach to caring for people with Herpes and HPV Infections.
We provide information about the diseases, what non-prescription and prescription treatments work,
and where to find medical help and medication.
Herpes.org has noted very positive feedback from our visitors
who have used various products to help themselves.
One helpful company is Forces of Nature, which produces
many products including "Warts No More".
If you have used this product, please take the following survey
and give us feedback as to your thoughts and impressions.
FIRST TIME VISITORS We're glad you found us. This is Herpes.Org. Here you will
find lots of information about Herpes and Internet resources,
with a focus on Advocacy and information sharing. You will
find LOTS of information here, and we are always adding to
it.
This website has comprehensive discussions about herpes infections and related issues as well as useful information on helpful treatments.
Be sure to listen to Dr. H's talks on Herpes infections
streamed directly to you online by clicking HERE!
IMPORTANT: We also have information and product recommendations on HPV, or "human
papillomavirus".
The Medical Director of Herpes.org has reviewed the scientific literature on the antiviral component of the
"H-BALM" Product produced by "WWW.FONOILS.COM" and has found that it offers real benefit in controlling the symptoms of oral and genital herpes outbreaks.
The Medical Director of Herpes.org has reviewed the scientific literature on the antiviral component of the
"Warts No More"topical essential oil product which is produced by "WWW.FONOILS.COM" and has found that it may offer real benefit in controlling warts.
Lysine helps inhibit outbreaks of herpes in most people who take it, especially to help prevent sunlight activation of herpes outbreaks.
Most people with herpes infections benefit from using 1000 mg per day.
The Medical Director of Herpes.org has located two sources of inexpensive pharmaceutical grade lysine available on the Web.
Click HERE to connect to the "Forces of Nature", which offers a special "time released" Lysine especially prepared for those with herpes.
VERY IMPORTANT NEWS FOR THOSE WITH INTIMATE PARTNERS!!
USING ANTIVIRAL MEDICATION OFFERS PROTECTION FOR UNINFECTED PARTNERS!!
A recent study has now proved that the risk for uninfected partners of persons with genital herpes can be reduced by some 50% overall if the infected person will take the antiviral medication every day. The risk of the uninfected person developing symptoms is reduced even further, by some 75%. If condoms are used in addition to the infected person taking the medication, then the risk is reduced to virtually nonexistent, according to the study. While the study was performed with valacyclovir, it is possible that other antiviral medications may offer a similar effect, though this has not been studied.
NEW INDICATION FOR A SHORT COURSE OF ANTIVIRAL MEDICATION FOR GENITAL HERPES!!! <Learn
More> The first scientifically proved and FDA accepted short course of therapy for genital herpes is now available. Recently valacyclovir was released to be used as three day treatment for recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes. This is an effective approach to treatment that achieves the highest blood levels of medication available. Further work needs to be done to determine if other antiviral medications (such as Famvir or generic acyclovir) may offer the same protection.
WHAT ABOUT BLOOD TESTING FOR HERPES??? <Learn
More>
Blood testing for herpes simplex infections can seem very complicated to many people.
See a summary of the best available blood tests
for genital and oral herpes simplex infections.
Be sure to read about the HerpeSelect Type Specific blood test from Focus Technologies!
"Recent scientific research has shown that a dramatic reduction in shedding of herpes simplex virus occurs when people with genital herpes
take antiviral medications such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, or Famvir."
Read this statement about how infected partners can help protect their uninfected partners through the use of antiviral medications.
Dr. H., the Medical Director, is conducting a survey to determine if any of the users of www.herpes.org
would like to find a physician who could help them with evaluation, management, and suppressive therapy.
Go to the survey page and leave a message there, or contact Dr. H. directly by clicking HERE!.
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The Medical Advisory Board of Herpes.org will contact you with any new information on how to treat herpes as it becomes
available. A periodic notice will be sent to persons on the EMAIL list with a location on the website where the new information is posted.
Two important new studies regarding research on Herpes and HPV, with the possibility of participating in a research trial.
ASK THE DOCTOR! <Learn
More>
Dr. H., the Medical Director of www.herpes.org, is a Board Certified physician who has been recognized for years as being a leader in providing treatment and information for the Herpes community.
Dr. H. will reply with a personal email to you regarding any issue discussed on this website as time permits.
Please look first, though to see if your question is answered in the "frequently answered questions" section by clicking HERE!.
STATEMENT OF POLICY <Learn
More>
The intention of this website is to inform and to educate only.
The Medical Director reviews scientific literature on available products, both prescription and non-prescription,
so that an informed consumer can make the proper decisions as to how to control herpes or HPV infections.
www.Herpes.org does not offer medical advice or diagnoses, and it does not prescribe treatment.
Any information provided should be taken in the general context in which it is presented,
which is an information resource only.
At no times, and under NO circumstances is any medical relationship of any sort created
through any information resources which are available through this website.
ALL MEDICAL DECISIONS, ESPECIALLY TREATMENT DECISIONS, SHOULD ALWAYS BE MADE
BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR PRIVATE DOCTOR.
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This site has been under steady construction for five years!
By the way, in case you don't come back to this Website, please PRINT OFF and READ the papers on Treatment for Herpes Infections, Asymptomatic Viral Shedding, and Smart Living.
These papers contain the MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INFORMATION that a person with a Herpes Infection, or a loved one,
should know in dealing with the disease.
Be sure to listen to Dr. H's talks on Herpes infections
streamed directly to you online by clicking HERE!
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Managing
genital herpes during pregnancy is very important to the health
of the soon-to-be-born infant. Infants exposed to the 
Living
with genital herpes is a simple affair often made much more
complicated by stress, fatigue, anxiety, and carelessness.
The message of this paper is that through some basic education
the patient with genital herpes can achieve excellent control
of the disease, can avoid spreading the disease elsewhere
on the body, can prevent other family members from catching
the disease, and will significantly lower the risk of transmitting
the infection to the person’s partner.
