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Questions to ask your doctor
The following questions can help you initiate a discussion with your doctor. Print out the list and bring it with you to your next appointment. You may also want to add some of your own. Remember, your questions may change over time - for example, the questions you have when you are first diagnosed may differ from those you may have a few months later. That's why it's always a good idea to review your questions before every follow-up visit.
If you think you may have genital herpes, you may want to know:
- What are the symptoms of genital herpes?
- Do any other conditions cause similar symptoms?
- How can I get tested?
If you've found out you have genital herpes, you may want to know:
- What causes genital herpes?
- How do I avoid giving genital herpes to someone else?
- Will I get more outbreaks? How can I help lessen their impact?
- What educational resources can you recommend?
- Where can I get counseling on living with genital herpes?
- Do you know of any support groups or hotlines I can call?
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