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"Genital herpes diagnosis"

About: Sexual Health Services - South Staffordshire (Open Clinic)

(as a service user),

After visiting my GP, A&E and getting no answers, I booked in at the sexual health clinic to hopefully get some answers. I got diagnosed with genital herpes after an examination and I was understandably upset. The nurse was so supportive and we sat and talked and she answered all my questions and worries. I didn’t feel pressured by time and I didn’t feel judged at all. I only left once I felt ok to do so and had all the answers I needed. The only thing is, I feel like that’s it. I don’t have any further support or anyone to ask questions to as I learn to live with this. I find googling things brings a lot of false/ scary information and I really think I could do with continued support and help which I now don’t know how to access.

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Response from Suzie Sellberg, Clinical Practice Educator/Lead Nurse, Inclusion Sexual Health, Inclusion 2 years ago
Suzie Sellberg
Clinical Practice Educator/Lead Nurse, Inclusion Sexual Health,
Inclusion

Band 7 Sexual Health Lead Nurse

Submitted on 16/08/2021 at 12:36
Published on Care Opinion at 14:48


I am sorry to read how you are feeling since you attended clinic but pleased the nurse in clinic was helpful and supportive. Please do not hesitate to call us if you would like a further appointment. We offer telephone appointments if you just need advice. Meantime, there is an excellent website I would recommend: www.hva.org.uk. This is a specialised Herpes charity and is a great source of information and support. You can also call the telephone helpline on their website if you wish. You can remain completely anonymous. The staff on the helpline have all had this problem themselves and understand how you are feeling. They can chat to you and offer practical advice and support.

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