call your doctor if you have not been diagnosed with genital herpes and you have any of the following: painful blisters or sores in the genital or pelvic area burning or pain while urinating or you are unable to urinate abnormal vaginal or urethral discharge reason to suspect you have been exposed to genital herpes infection. (this is especially important if you are pregnant. ) if you have been diagnosed with genital herpes and are having frequent recurrent outbreaks discuss your symptoms with your doctor. if you are pregnant and have been diagnosed with genital herpes or think you have genital herpes tell your doctor. watchful waiting any blisters sores or other symptoms that suggest genital herpes infection or another sexually transmitted disease (std) should be evaluated by a doctor. to prevent transmitting an infection to another person avoid sexual contact until you have been examined by your doctor. if you have only occasional recurrent outbreaks of genital herpes and are comfortable with home treatment watchful waiting may be appropriate for you. who to see health professionals who can diagnose genital herpes include: nurse practitioners. physician assistants. family medicine physicians. internists. gynecologists. treatment may require a referral to a specialist such as a: gynecologist. urologist. dermatologist. infectious disease specialist. to prepare for your appointment see the topic making the most of your appointment. webmd medical reference from healthwise this information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information. © 1995-2011 healthwise incorporated. healthwise healthwise for every health decision and the healthwise logo are trademarks of healthwise incorporated.
i have or think i have genital herpes when should i contact my doctor?