Ask An Expert: Womens Sexual Health

I have a couple of questions about herpes. Does it show up right away or does it take a while before you know you have it? I had blood test for herpes two years ago with my last pregnancy and it was negative. Now I'm pregnant again and I have a positive reading from the blood test. Would that mean that I was infected with herpes sometime between the two babies? My second question is: How often are the blood test results wrong?

Is the HPV virus always transmitted sexually? I was informed by a health professional that the virus may be spread in other ways, but all the information I have found does not back up that statement. I was recently told I was positive for the virus. I have only been sexually active with my current partner. Does this mean that he must have had other sexual partners, who he caught HPV from?

I am a 45-year-old female. I recently noticed dark greenish discharge from both breasts. What could be causing this?

Is it necessary to get an annual pap and gynecologic exam if I've had a partial hysterectomy?

I am a 15-year-old girl and I have had my period since I was about 11. But now I am two months late. I have never been anywhere close to a guy, but my parents are convinced that I am pregnant and want me to go get checked out. I am terrified of doctors and want to prolong the appointment as long as possible. What could be wrong with me?

If you have genital herpes, is it possible to have children without them being infected?

I have genital herpes. I rarely have an outbreak — maybe once a year or less, but of course I have no idea when an outbreak will happen. Should I be on Valtrex to prevent transmission of the disease?

What does it mean if you have a globular uterus?

Can a tubal banding be reversed?

I am 49 years old and want to go off the pill. What can I expect physically? What are chances of getting pregnant at my age?