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Talk to your Doctor. It's Important That You Do. Follow up visits Always schedule a follow up visit with your doctor, regardless of what the outcomes might be from your first visit. Even if your test results are negative, you may still have genital herpes and you should make an appointment to see your doctor again, especially if you continue to have symptoms. If your test results are positive and you know you have genital herpes, it’s even more important to follow up with your doctor. Arranging a follow up visit gives you an opportunity to talk to your doctor about the things that concern you most about having genital herpes. For example, you may be concerned about transmitting genital herpes to your sexual partner or you may be starting a new sexual relationship and are concerned about the risks of transmission. You may have other concerns regarding the frequency of outbreaks or the degree of discomfort that you experience from your outbreaks. Scheduling regular follow up visits allows you to ask for advice and get accurate information that can positively influence how well genital herpes is managed. At your next visit, and those that follow, your doctor will want to know how well you are dealing with genital herpes. Be prepared to discuss any of the following:
It is sometimes difficult to remember everything you want to ask your doctor or everything your doctor discusses with you at the time of your visit. Don’t hesitate to take notes during your appointment if it helps. You might also want to write down any questions you may have before every visit. You can find some important questions to ask your doctor here, to help you initiate a discussion with your doctor. Your questions may change over time – for example, the questions you have when you are first diagnosed will probably differ from those you may have a few months later. So it’s always a good idea to review these sample questions before every follow up visit.
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