I Recently Contracted Herpes . I’m Currently Taking Valtrex ,

Posted on Thu, 20 Dec 2018

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Question : I recently contracted herpes. I’m currently taking Valtrex, but my discharge continues to smell foul, and it kind of bubbles when it comes out. Help

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Smelly discharge not related to herpes.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Taking Valtrex is the right treatment for herpes. It will help you not to have more outbreaks.
I think the smelly discharge and the bubbles are not typical of herpes characteristics.
You may be suffering from another genital infection.

I think you should do a vaginal smear sample. Also, you should be checked for other STD.
This will help you to find the right treatment for this smelly discharge.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee