 [ Symptoms ] can u get rid of genital herpes by having a tvh  i was diagnosed with genital herpes 24 yrs ago i take valtrex daily 500mg for suppression i recently had a total vaginal hysterectomy because i was diagnosed with cervical cancer when i tried to get my valtrex refilled the dr denied my refill and stated that i need to make an appointment my question is by having a tvh could that have gotten rid of my genital herpes [ Disease ] no it did not get rid of your herpes they are for life until someone finds a cure you doctor just needs to see you before giving you more medication because you have not seen him in awhile a least you have not seen the prescribing doctor in a while