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I Am A Woman Who Had Unprotected Intercourse With A Man With A Sore On His Penis
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Wed, 26 Aug 2020
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Question : Hello, I am a woman who had unprotected intercourse with a man with a sore on his penis. He said it was nothing and I listened to him. Then he ejaculated inside me. Afterwards I got worried and he took a test and is herpes 2 positive. I understand the incubation period is 2 - 20 days. Is there anything I can do right away? I have acyclivor pills because I get herps 1 outbreaks. Will it help to have them now? I do not have an outbreak, but I have discomfort in my pelvic region. Thanks, Jena
Brief Answer:
Ideally, antiviral therapy should be started as soon as possible after lesion appearance and within 72 hours.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your sex partner may most likely to spread herpes to you when he has blisters and open sores on his body. But it's also possible to spread herpes to you when he does not have any symptoms. That is because herpes can be present on your body without causing any symptoms, like blisters or pain.
Ideally, antiviral therapy should be started as soon as possible after lesion appearance and within 72 hours. So it means when you develop new lesions or feeling pain you should start antiviral therapy (acyclovir). It is good that you have a supply of medication, it is important for you to know the symptoms of herpes can include tingling or paresthesias (numb) prior to the development of discrete lesions.
There is a limited study about using acyclovir before symptoms appear. So you should start when you have symptoms that appear like what I have mentioned above.
I hope this helps you, please let me know if you have any clarification or questions, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further.
I hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey,
General and Family Physician
Ideally, antiviral therapy should be started as soon as possible after lesion appearance and within 72 hours.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your sex partner may most likely to spread herpes to you when he has blisters and open sores on his body. But it's also possible to spread herpes to you when he does not have any symptoms. That is because herpes can be present on your body without causing any symptoms, like blisters or pain.
Ideally, antiviral therapy should be started as soon as possible after lesion appearance and within 72 hours. So it means when you develop new lesions or feeling pain you should start antiviral therapy (acyclovir). It is good that you have a supply of medication, it is important for you to know the symptoms of herpes can include tingling or paresthesias (numb) prior to the development of discrete lesions.
There is a limited study about using acyclovir before symptoms appear. So you should start when you have symptoms that appear like what I have mentioned above.
I hope this helps you, please let me know if you have any clarification or questions, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further.
I hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey,
General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your clarification. If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away. Groin swollen glands can also be caused by Herpes. If there is fever or any different kind of lesion then herpes please go to see your doctor for further evaluation. It is good that your UTI is undercontrolled. Because you have herpes vaginal outbreaks already so you will have a chance to get another one. If you have an outbreak more in a year, you may need suppressive therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you do not need any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you have good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your clarification. If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away. Groin swollen glands can also be caused by Herpes. If there is fever or any different kind of lesion then herpes please go to see your doctor for further evaluation. It is good that your UTI is undercontrolled. Because you have herpes vaginal outbreaks already so you will have a chance to get another one. If you have an outbreak more in a year, you may need suppressive therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you do not need any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you have good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your clarification. If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away. Groin swollen glands can also be caused by Herpes. If there is fever or any different kind of lesion then herpes please go to see your doctor for further evaluation. It is good that your UTI is undercontrolled. Because you have herpes vaginal outbreaks already so you will have a chance to get another one. If you have an outbreak more in a year, you may need suppressive therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you do not need any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you have good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your clarification. If you are having symptoms with swollen glands and pain you can start acyclovir right away. Groin swollen glands can also be caused by Herpes. If there is fever or any different kind of lesion then herpes please go to see your doctor for further evaluation. It is good that your UTI is undercontrolled. Because you have herpes vaginal outbreaks already so you will have a chance to get another one. If you have an outbreak more in a year, you may need suppressive therapy.
Hope I have answered your query. If you do not need any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish you have good health. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Ok, thanks xo
Brief Answer:
Hope you have a good health
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome!
Hope you have a good health. Let me know if I can assist you more.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Hope you have a good health
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome!
Hope you have a good health. Let me know if I can assist you more.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Hope you have a good health
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome!
Hope you have a good health. Let me know if I can assist you more.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Hope you have a good health
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome!
Hope you have a good health. Let me know if I can assist you more.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thanks. I went to acupuncture and the pain in the groin is going down. My friend is arriving with the meds today. They are at my house and I'm away. Anything else I can do to lower the pain in the groin? That's my only symptom right now. Thanks :)
Thanks. I went to acupuncture and the pain in the groin is going down. My friend is arriving with the meds today. They are at my house and I'm away. Anything else I can do to lower the pain in the groin? That's my only symptom right now. Thanks :)
Hello, I got the acylivor. The pills are 800mg. I have about 10. Can you suggest how many to take per day? The bottle says 3 per day for 20 days, but I don't have that many left and I know 800mg is a big dose. The pain is a bit less even after one pill. Many thanks! It's really helpful having your guidance. xo love, Jena
Hello, I got the acylivor. The pills are 800mg. I have about 10. Can you suggest how many to take per day? The bottle says 3 per day for 20 days, but I don't have that many left and I know 800mg is a big dose. The pain is a bit less even after one pill. Many thanks! It's really helpful having your guidance. xo love, Jena
Brief Answer:
The dose is different you can start any below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you start the dose 800mg three times daily you should use it for two days only. And if you choose 800mg twice daily you should use it for 5 days, or 400mg three times daily for five days. For pain relief you can try sit in the warm water for 20 mins, avoid tight cloth, take over the counter medicine such acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
I hope that I can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I Hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physici
The dose is different you can start any below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you start the dose 800mg three times daily you should use it for two days only. And if you choose 800mg twice daily you should use it for 5 days, or 400mg three times daily for five days. For pain relief you can try sit in the warm water for 20 mins, avoid tight cloth, take over the counter medicine such acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
I hope that I can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I Hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physici
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
The dose is different you can start any below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you start the dose 800mg three times daily you should use it for two days only. And if you choose 800mg twice daily you should use it for 5 days, or 400mg three times daily for five days. For pain relief you can try sit in the warm water for 20 mins, avoid tight cloth, take over the counter medicine such acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
I hope that I can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I Hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physici
The dose is different you can start any below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you start the dose 800mg three times daily you should use it for two days only. And if you choose 800mg twice daily you should use it for 5 days, or 400mg three times daily for five days. For pain relief you can try sit in the warm water for 20 mins, avoid tight cloth, take over the counter medicine such acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
I hope that I can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I Hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physici
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you so much xoxo
Thank you so much xoxo
Brief Answer:
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome! Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome! Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Brief Answer:
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome! Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome! Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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