[Question #7783] Reduction of risk during vaginal intercourse while taking valtrex but no condom
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53 months ago
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My boyfriend has genital herpes. He tas been taking 500mg. valtrex for 5 months. During vaginal intercourse, he uses a condom. If he doesn't use a condom but continues on the valtrex, what is the reduction in risk (%) to me of catching the virus? Is there even a reduction in risk (%)? What is the risk (%) to me of catching the virus if he continues on the valtrex and continues to use a condom?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
53 months ago
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Antiviral medicine reduces transmission by almost 50%. If he uses a condom, that reduces transmission by 96%. Combined with a condom, the risk of transmission is very very low indeed, probably 1-2% a year if having sex about twice a week.
Terri
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