Mick1981

Hi,

I was diagnosed with Genital HSV1 in April of this year.
I got my first outbreak 2 days after sex. My first outbreak was 1 sore just below the head of my penis. I took Valtrex and it cleared up about 3-5 days later.

I want to know what are the true chances of spreading it <VIA anal sex>

I haven't had an outbreak since my first in April 2009 and the doctor has given me a box of 30 Valtrex with 5 repeats incase I need it... here in Australia we are fortunate that the government actually pays for a large amount of our prescription medication so a box of 30 Valtrex is only $30 at the counter here, the government automatically pays the other $120.

My question is... I have heard of Viral Shedding of the virus, but how large is the area of the viral shedding??? If my outbreak involved 1 sore on the head of my penis, i am betting that if i have another one it will be the same if not less severe.. will that mean i will be viral shedding in that spot?? so if we have anal sex with me receiving, as it is far from the area of the outbreak is there a chance he will still get it, even with no outbreak??

After talking about it, we did have sex about 5 days ago and he has not shown any signs of an outbreak... also I am having no symptoms at the moment or having an outbreak as there is no redness or sores, and we showered after sex as I read that it would help.

Even though the symptoms have not come back, is it wise to go on suppression therapy even though I am yet to have another outbreak, or should I just wait and see if and when I have another one and go from there? My doctor was reluctant the put me on suppression as her view was that HSV1 has a low chance of coming back as it is outside it's home territory, however I am worried about the size of the viral shedding.

I am taking Lysine supplements daily too and trying to keep away from stress and other factors. I have Valtrex incase I need it but haven't had to for an outbreak yet.