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Review the following 'Questions To Ask' about genital herpes so you're prepared to discuss this important health issue with your health care professional.

1. How, what and when should I tell my partner about my infection?

2. Does my partner need to be tested as well?

3. Does having genital herpes mean I can't or shouldn't get pregnant?

4. How will I be monitored for outbreaks once I am pregnant?

5. Do I have to be careful about passing the virus to my children through casual contact?

6. How can I predict when I'm going to have another outbreak?

7. When am I at greatest risk for transmitting the virus to my partner?

8. Is there a cure for herpes? How can drug treatments help me?

9. How do I decide whether I need drugs to control recurrences?

10. How do I choose between the different types of drugs available for treating herpes and preventing recurrences?

11. What can I do to make herpes outbreaks less painful?

12. Are there any support groups for people with herpes? Where can I find someone to talk to who understands how I'm feeling?