[Question #8823] Herpes 1 tranmssion
39 months ago
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. Hello,
I have Genital Herpes 1 without an out break in over 16 years. Without getting into many details? partner may have to begin some medication that may raise his testosterone levels. I know it’s unlikely for me to transfer without an out break given c given the time, but possible. I’ve heard that increases testosterone can lower the immune system?
Is there any truth that testosterone affects the immune system?
And would that impact at all and increase the chance of them getting HSV from me?
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Terri Warren, RN, Nurse Practitioner
39 months ago
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Taking testosterone would not increase the likelihood that someone would contract HSV 2 from you, no. Has your partner been tested to know that they are negative for HSV 2? Are you taking daily antiviral medication to reduce the risk of infecting them?
Terri
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