This is real good information. I had hsv2 for 22 years. Got it when I was 18 years old from a boyfriend. Today I’m married, my husband knows and he doesn’t care and I’m not worried about it either. Believe it or not but a lot of people have hsv 2 but people just don’t talk about it. Plus me and my husband been together for 14 years and he’s never caught it .
@candylicious3024 Thsnk you for your comment. I love all this transparency. It's very healing. It feels good to be in a group where it's normalized and not treated like it's a leper disease.
Most people have it. Don't worry about it. Luterally over 1/2 the worlds population.I found this out when I adopted a cat with herpes. A lot of animals to include humans have diseases.
“I just want to express my deepest gratitude for this video. As a Black woman living with herpes, when I was diagnosed in 2015, there was no community, no resources, and certainly no doctors creating content like this to educate and empower. Seeing a Black OB-GYN like you validating everything I’ve been advocating for over the past five years is beyond meaningful. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and representation. I can’t wait to share this with the cousins in my community. You are truly making a difference!”
I relate so much to your comment. Even down to the year because that’s when I was dx. I felt my life was over, and as you said, there was no community, no education or empowerment. Just formalities from the doctor and the shame I was left alone to carry. The little I did learn was on my own and unfortunately I had to be my own support. Such a lonely place. But God 🙌🏾🙏🏾💜.
This is great! I have been an ER/Trauma nurse for 18 years and I have seen this numerous times. I have had friends that have been ashame and I have helped to coach them back to not feeling that way. This is a discussion that needs to keep happening! It's crazy how people will glamourize chicken pox, "cold sores," and shingles, but demonize HSV II. They are all herpes!! Thanks for having the discussion.
It’s due to majority of people having unacknowledged internalized shame around sex and since many incorrectly believe HSV to be only transmitted through that act, a stigma exists.
I am a nurse that worked in a doctors office, of course in the north, African American black female ob/gyn, and we had the same incident with a birthing mother. My employer was taught like you, "don't test, won't know". After the incident, we began testing every person that had prenatal blood work from us. You have truly given a great explanation of this virus. This video should be used for education information.
Hey, Dr. Tosha! You were my doctor in 2016-2017 (maybe earlier), and unfortunately, my insurance changed, so I had to go somewhere else. That said, I loved you as my doctor. The way you speak in the video is the same way you educated me on PCOS. Now, I am so far away I can't come to you, but if I could, I would be there. I appreciate doctors like you who look like me and understand me.
As a nurse, black girl, a woman and a human being...I just fell in love with Dr Tosha!!! Thank you for this Sis. Our community needs to hear this. The Stigma is real out here and as a result the shame is a burden we don't need!
When I got tested my nurse was just like Dr. Tosha but she's white. I was curious about how herpes was tested for and what does it mean if I were positive. She answered all of my questions and didn't make me feel like I was being a bother. She even told me she had it, was married (he knew and was negative), and life literally didn't change. She made me so comfortable that when I got my results I was going to be fine either way. I'm negative, but just having that conversation with her and her first hand knowledge let me know I was going to be fine. These types of conversations are so necessary because they can be life and relationship saving.
I got fever blisters on my lips when I was in 4th and 5th grade. Everyone was always kissing my cheeks and face when I was young. Don't let everyone kiss on you or your kids, especially older people, those up in the church who like to kiss you on the cheek or lips.
And to take that a step further, parents should also stop kissing their children in the mouth first of all that's not natural,and second of all you do that and then you turn around and do things with your partner spouse or whoever With your mouth!!!!!! what do you think is going to happen? And they also let children drink after them as well. Things like H pylori and herpes are passed down because of these exact reasons
Same since a kid I use to be happy for a fever blister to surface because for me it meant my fever was be subsided and I could shake my cold. But when I had my son he took a lot out of me and I became anemic and had to stay in the hospital longer. Then I started to experience cold sore during times of high stress. However recently I spent 3 days on the beach sunbathing and two days later my lip went crazy!!!! 😢 it’s so hard to be in public with blisters on your lip like you do the grossest things. Anyway, I am now more aware of not being in the Sun and protecting my lips. I don’t have genitalia outbreaks. I just know in severe situations I need to make sure I am not just Willie Nellie exposed and not protected. Also, make sure that I have my scrip so when I feel the itch I pop 1 and go about my day.
Dr Tosha... I have to thank you for this. I have 2 friends who were diagnosed. One attempted suicide, feeling as if she wasn't worthy enough to live. She felt like she would never be able to get married or have children. You are literally saving lives with this information🎉
I needed to hear this back when I was 24. I'm 51 now and I was so ashamed I jist shut my entire dating life down. I just focused on work and my 2 kids and that was it. Tbh, I still can't imagine meeting someone I really like and having to tell them this...🤦🏽♀️
I've had it since college and I will be 56. Dealing with it alone was horrible. I'm glad this video came across for me. ...and I was focused on that dating site for YEARS, since it started s😮 😬
It sucks but it is 50/50. I always disclose it, and the good ones marry you! I'm divorced now and went through a horrible 10 yr horrific boyfriend, gaslighting, cheating, betrayed trauma I'm tapping out of dating. But no one has even come in my horizone they're all married. I'm convinced I'll die alone with my cat, and that's OK. It's gonna be OK. He will find you if you put yourself out there a bit.
I can relate. I was embarrassed and uniformed about this truth. There was shame and stigma that came with such STD's in the 80's and 90's. Plus, so many people getting sick with the AIDS virus during that time scared me too. So it has kept me celibate for very long periods of time, and I can not honestly say that I am happy for that. I'm lonely and tired of not enjoying a healthy sex life. This video is freeing. At 53, I don't have to be ashamed anymore. Now, if only my mate would hurry up and come on, help me with a few things.
I’ve been practicing abstinence for 3 years. My last relationship over a year ago ended quickly because I told the guy I wanted us to get tested if we were gonna get serious. He said he would but then started backing out of it, starting little arguments and ended up breaking it off with me. I had an inkling that he may have had HSV-2 and didn’t want to tell me. Hey, his business and not a loss on me! And I so agree about STI testing needing to be talked about across the board- by providers, clients and regular folks. I just learned a couple of years ago that you have to specifically ask for certain test (like herpes and syphilis) cause they won’t do it if you don’t ask! So crazy! And it’s a shame because a lot of ppl think they are getting a “full panel test” and they’re not always! Thank you for the edutainment!
You should hold workshops for all OBgyn to school them on this info ...they are so not educated along with not caring regarding the necessary treatments of your topic, as well as pelvic floor issues. Prolapse due to pregnancy, aging, and hysterectomy, which can be dealt with thru exercise equipment and physical therapy may God bless you, as you continue your outstanding work.😍
love the way you explained this , As a HSV- 2 diagnosed person myself . I was Diagnosed 2 years ago. I was devastated. But have made peace with this. The guy that I was dealing with Gave me this on purpose and laughed about it.... The first Outbreak was horrific, Since then I have had about 5 Flare Ups within the same regions , But last month had a terrible flare up that occurred in my rectal and groove of my buttocks area, this was an area that never happened and it did and it was horrific , I thought the flare ups would be easier to handle with Anti Viral Meds , but OMG this last flare up hurt so much and I decided to just let it heal organically (I Used Oregano Oil, Juiced, Smoothies) stayed hydrated and prayed up and embraced myself in Mother Nature alot . But I actually find this a blessing now, I realize we are all imperfect . But Celibacy can really give us some deliverance. I have been Celibate for 2 years . I should have stayed away from the Guy that was a Narcissist . I was taking Acyclovir, but stopped and just organically take care of myself with patience and Herbs, the Anti - Viral Meds make me super Moody .
Can someone get herpes 1 & 2 even if the person is a virgin? From my observation & personal experience as it relates to virgin getting herpes, I know that herpes shouldn’t be labeled as an STI/STD. I also believe that herpes is caused by parasites living in the spine and other areas of the body. However, studies haven’t been done to confirm my suspicions. In addition, from my observation, modern medicine is geared towards taking synthetic drugs and the breaking down of humans’ natural immunity and that’s very sad.
Olive oil is great for an outbreak! Very soothing. I've used that with a drop of tea tree oil in it! (Just be careful bc it can burn) You know what I stumbled upon for itching? Neosporin! I was having an episode and had to go into the office. The only thing I had on me was Neosprin. When it would start to itch, I would go to the bathroom and clean the area and put some extra strength Neospirin. It would be good for hours.
This beautiful human being of a doctor is SO refreshing, knowledgeable, and dedicated to doing what’s right, even beyond the literature. We need more doctors like you!!!! 🙌 ❤
Thank you for this video! I got diagnosed with herpes in 2018 and actually started making RUclips videos about it in 2020! It has been an amazing journey and I’m so grateful for everything. My diagnosis says giving me! I love it here!!!! Herpes could NEVER!!!!
Your generosity towards my infection called Herpes virus is incomparable. You assured me of getting healed and surprisingly after 2 weeks of taking the medication I was tested for herpes Negative. Thanks Doc oromi I will keep letting the world know about your RUclips channel.😊❤
Thank you Dr. I have carrying this shame for a long time. When people hear that you have it. They look at you as you are damaged goods. You particularly have a scarlet letter on your forehead. But listen to you today has changed my perspective. I wish you were my doctor. When my doctor informed me of my diagnosis. She didn’t provide the breakdown you provided on this video. Thank you again.
@@annavargas3367 Not necessarily because they slept around more in the past, if anything they slept around less. I know people who were married for years, had that one partner, got divorced or widowed, and because the woman could no longer get pregnant felt safe. This is the biggest reason according to my gynecologist for the rise of STD's among older people.
Thank you for your video. ❤ I've been struggling with the stigma but have had a few good relationships but after the end I would feel like no one wanted to be with/marry someone they had to use protection with for the rest of their life. ❤❤ I needed this to face dating over 51!
I grew up in greensboro, hate you weren't my dr. Keep educating people. You are the dr everyone needs because patients don't know all the questions to ask and all drs don't make you feel comfortable. "The more you know"
Wow! I'm sure this helped a lot of women better understand this disease. 80% of women over 40yrs old have it. That's deep! But it's a great idea to have a c-section to keep your newborn safe and alive and healthy. I remember when one of my highly educated girlfriends thought that every time she got her annual physical that she was automatically being tested for herpes and was negative. I had already read that you have to request a herpes test in order to be tested. She was uninformed. We have to take care of ourselves and remember that knowledge is power! Great podcast!
I just HAD to pause at 24:57 bcuz I had to to comment... Dr Tosha you have made this video, about HERPES of all things, so captivating interesting and enlightening! I can't believe I'm engaged for 45 mins. God bless you Sis 🙏🏼
I DONOT have the skill set to put into words how I feel about clicking on to your podcast. l haven’t heard of you , l have two daughters both of them are in the healthcare field so when l seen Dr. in front of a woman of color l had to check you out, So glad l did going to tell ALLLL my sister friends to check you out starting with this episode. ❤
Daaaaammmn, Tosha! You did that! And all of us ladies(young, old, bougie, ghetto, trashy, country, prissy, educated, slow, foreign, etc.) truly appreciate you giving it to us straight. We've got nothing but Love for you! 💕❤💕❤💕❤💕
it was a blessing to have met with you Dr Adigba on RUclips you have brought up a huge smile on my face and it's gonna be permanent, because I never thought I would ever be cured of Herpes, all I could say now is thank you Dr.
OMG! I was scrolling and came across you. You are refreshing. I wish I had a doctor like you. You care so greatly. You make things so clear. Your clients must think you are the best doctor!!!
Dr Tosha! I’m an NP in the GA area and I absolutely love you for doing this video! It’s the first video of yours but I actually have the same philosophy behind what and how of herpes and I spend time counseling my patients regarding the stigma and how to minimize and or completely avoid outbreaks. Kudos! Keep putting out the good REAL medical info!
RUclips sent me here! Outside of the topic of discussion, I can tell that you advocate and acknowledge your patients like they are people and not just diagnoses. As a nurse I see it all the time, patients not provided the information the need and being left to figure it out themselves and often end up with the wrong information. I hope this message reaches many and more providers educate, acknowledge, and meet their patients where they are at.
Wow Sister Doctor!! If they are cloning people for real we need more of you yesterday... Keep doing what you're doing because we truly need you... You are anointed🙏🏾💯
This just popped up as a suggestion and I’m glad it did I love her and the way she broke this down so normal folks whom are not doctors can understand! You have a new follower
Absolutely needed this video. I know most the perspective was for women, but as a man this helped my mentality greatly. I've been terrified ever since my first outbreak. Thank you so much for this information.
I really appreciate your outlook! Not only did you talk about what it means medically but what it may look like for patients socially. My 22 year old self would’ve really appreciated this explanation. Thank you Dr. Tosha! ❤
Question Dr. O? When you said, wherever fluid touches is the affected area. Would that be fluids from a outbreak sore, or any fluid from genital area? And, i heard its only passable when you're having an active outbreak. Is that true?
I wish this video came out years ago. I stayed with my ex for 7 and a half years because he was opened minded and I left comfortable to open up. He accepted me but later the relationship was intolerable. I stayed for soo long because I left like no one would accept me. He never said those words to men. Long story short. I prayed that God would help me get out of the relationship and not allow me to waste any more years. I broke up with him two years ago and am living as my authentic self.
I was up scrolling happy I found this video. I just posted on my Facebook page about getting tested. I love this video. I will be asking for my test on my next visit.
When your on the way to work and this video finds you! Had me chiming in the entire way saying, “yep, nope, nope, fighter cells, and wanting to cry for that baby (my heart broke)!” I’m a WHNP and this was perfect coffee conversation for me. It’s a conversation that has been had in my offices many a day and still continues. I will be adding this test as a routine test in my practice. 🙏🏾
Adult conversations are a form of leveling up, growing and developing the understanding of the situations of life. We need open conversations in our communities. Thanks Doc. because education is paramount.
Dr Tosha! You are such a refreshing presence in our medical community. I love you and wish there were exponentially more of you on the map! God bless you Dr Tosha 🙌🏼
Ok now!!!! Yassss!!! I need to relocate so you can be my doctor! 😂 on a serious note though thank you for even taking a moment to provide such amazing Free advice! You are amazing! Ty for your passion for the women in our community!!! ❤❤❤
@@Millionaress1 Nothing Funny about that so why the laughing emoji? That's why they are there, for Patient Education from the Nurse and Doctor. Not to be Ridiculed by immature & insensitive Staff that expect everyone to know everything. If you don't have a passion for the field or advocating for patients then do something else.
@TheBrownIsland Thanks, very well said❤so many issues that go awry during delivery and active infection. As the good MD just explained. We may run into ppl with partial blindness from birth.
Love the information. Keep it coming. Every woman needs you as a Dr. I'm glad I stumbled on this conversation. You are a blessing to women. Keep doing what you do. ❤
Here I was watching court cases and this popped up. I'm so glad I watched. Now this is the type of doctor I need. Talk to me straight and raw!! Thank you Dr. Rogers. This is very informative. The more we know...
Thank you sis. There’s so much information that women of color don’t understand about our sexual health. I’m going to share your video with all the women I love. ❤❤❤. The state I live in you have to request herpes and HIV/AIDS testing. Even if you test positive for other STD’S/STI’S. You are doing good work thank you.
Not your Fault! Your a Great Doctor! You are a BLESSING FROM GOD. I lost my son the same way! My husband and I Never had another traditional birth! I only had C-sections from that day forward!
So sad about the baby. I made sure to discuss HSV while I was pregnant. I knew I had an outbreak over a decade ago prior to getting pregnant and I researched complications during childbirth. We have to advocate for ourselves. I had a vaginal birth.
Knowledge is the key to everything. Some people don't want to talk and learn about sensitive subjects whether they have something or not. It shouldn't matter whether you have something or not. If you understand the issues the issues may not be as big as it is. I'm just saying. Thank you Doc.
it was a blessing to have met with you Dr Adigba on RUclips you have brought up a huge smile on my face and it's gonna be permanent, because I never thought I would ever be cured of Herpes, all I could say now is thank you Dr.
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This is real good information.
I had hsv2 for 22 years. Got it when I was 18 years old from a boyfriend.
Today I’m married, my husband knows and he doesn’t care and I’m not worried about it either.
Believe it or not but a lot of people have hsv 2 but people just don’t talk about it.
Plus me and my husband been together for 14 years and he’s never caught it .
@candylicious3024 Thsnk you for your comment. I love all this transparency. It's very healing. It feels good to be in a group where it's normalized and not treated like it's a leper disease.
What a blessing
Good information thanks for this info
Most people have it. Don't worry about it. Luterally over 1/2 the worlds population.I found this out when I adopted a cat with herpes. A lot of animals to include humans have diseases.
Yes, almost everyone is has hsv1. I am glad he wasn’t close minded & glad it didn’t transfer.
You are the doctor every woman especially black women needs
This!!!!
You are the Dr. every female should have, continue to care about women ❤
Ikr, shittttt. I wish I was close to her location 😢
Asé and amen!!! Truth!!
Agreed, blessing ❤
Yessss👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🥰
@@v.i.butterfly4779 4real
“I just want to express my deepest gratitude for this video. As a Black woman living with herpes, when I was diagnosed in 2015, there was no community, no resources, and certainly no doctors creating content like this to educate and empower. Seeing a Black OB-GYN like you validating everything I’ve been advocating for over the past five years is beyond meaningful. Thank you for being a beacon of hope and representation. I can’t wait to share this with the cousins in my community. You are truly making a difference!”
I relate so much to your comment. Even down to the year because that’s when I was dx. I felt my life was over, and as you said, there was no community, no education or empowerment. Just formalities from the doctor and the shame I was left alone to carry. The little I did learn was on my own and unfortunately I had to be my own support. Such a lonely place. But God 🙌🏾🙏🏾💜.
@ I created everything I didn’t have - there a bunch of support and communities now - times have change -
This is great! I have been an ER/Trauma nurse for 18 years and I have seen this numerous times. I have had friends that have been ashame and I have helped to coach them back to not feeling that way. This is a discussion that needs to keep happening! It's crazy how people will glamourize chicken pox, "cold sores," and shingles, but demonize HSV II. They are all herpes!!
Thanks for having the discussion.
I tell people this often
Thank you for your Genuine Concern
Yes I tell people that and they don’t believe me lol I’m also a nurse ❤
It’s due to majority of people having unacknowledged internalized shame around sex and since many incorrectly believe HSV to be only transmitted through that act, a stigma exists.
That last line is straight facts. I don't know why people can't connect the three together.
I am a nurse that worked in a doctors office, of course in the north, African American black female ob/gyn, and we had the same incident with a birthing mother. My employer was taught like you, "don't test, won't know". After the incident, we began testing every person that had prenatal blood work from us. You have truly given a great explanation of this virus. This video should be used for education information.
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So what happened to the baby? Did it affect the baby?
So refreshing to see this educated Black woman as a physician spreading knowledge!!
Hey, Dr. Tosha! You were my doctor in 2016-2017 (maybe earlier), and unfortunately, my insurance changed, so I had to go somewhere else. That said, I loved you as my doctor. The way you speak in the video is the same way you educated me on PCOS. Now, I am so far away I can't come to you, but if I could, I would be there. I appreciate doctors like you who look like me and understand me.
Thank you
@@jessiciawest5957 where is your office?? I would love to have an educational
I need to know what she knows about PCOS!
That’s the issue is finding a dr where you belong 😊
@@neekyboo77me as well
As a nurse, black girl, a woman and a human being...I just fell in love with Dr Tosha!!! Thank you for this Sis. Our community needs to hear this. The Stigma is real out here and as a result the shame is a burden we don't need!
This post was sent from god. Thank you for taking the time to do this video. You speak as if you felt my tears. 😭
Amen
One minute Im watching a barber cut hair and a minute later I learning about herpes???? RUclips a mofu😂
Facts! Me too🤦🏾♀️🤣
Same! We have a similar algorithm
I came over from the teacher tube. before that, it was tarot tube.
😂😂😂RIGHT...I WAS WATCHING KOUNTRY WAYNE...BUT THE WAY THEY CHANGE PARTNERS ON THERE...I GUESS THIS THE RIGHT VIDEO🥴
Literally just watched Razor big chop at the barber 😭
When I got tested my nurse was just like Dr. Tosha but she's white. I was curious about how herpes was tested for and what does it mean if I were positive. She answered all of my questions and didn't make me feel like I was being a bother. She even told me she had it, was married (he knew and was negative), and life literally didn't change. She made me so comfortable that when I got my results I was going to be fine either way. I'm negative, but just having that conversation with her and her first hand knowledge let me know I was going to be fine. These types of conversations are so necessary because they can be life and relationship saving.
I wish I had this when I tested positive for this. 😭 it was a very rough time in my life.
Me too
This right here! When I found out I cried so bad as if the Dr told me I was HIV positive😔
Facts
me too
Me too but I have a different view on how I date now
I’ve never heard of you but the way you explained this was extremely informative! Every woman deserves a doctor like you !
And man 😂
@@ricekrissy9769Sad part men don't go to the doctor often enough
I got fever blisters on my lips when I was in 4th and 5th grade. Everyone was always kissing my cheeks and face when I was young. Don't let everyone kiss on you or your kids, especially older people, those up in the church who like to kiss you on the cheek or lips.
I dealt with this in grade school
And to take that a step further, parents should also stop kissing their children in the mouth first of all that's not natural,and second of all you do that and then you turn around and do things with your partner spouse or whoever With your mouth!!!!!! what do you think is going to happen? And they also let children drink after them as well. Things like H pylori and herpes are passed down because of these exact reasons
Very true
❤❤
Same since a kid I use to be happy for a fever blister to surface because for me it meant my fever was be subsided and I could shake my cold. But when I had my son he took a lot out of me and I became anemic and had to stay in the hospital longer. Then I started to experience cold sore during times of high stress. However recently I spent 3 days on the beach sunbathing and two days later my lip went crazy!!!! 😢 it’s so hard to be in public with blisters on your lip like you do the grossest things. Anyway, I am now more aware of not being in the Sun and protecting my lips. I don’t have genitalia outbreaks. I just know in severe situations I need to make sure I am not just Willie Nellie exposed and not protected. Also, make sure that I have my scrip so when I feel the itch I pop 1 and go about my day.
Dr Tosha... I have to thank you for this. I have 2 friends who were diagnosed. One attempted suicide, feeling as if she wasn't worthy enough to live. She felt like she would never be able to get married or have children.
You are literally saving lives with this information🎉
You are a REAL WOMAN AND DOCTOR!!! THANK YOU FOR HONORING THE PEOPLE YOU CARE FOR. PLEASE PASS THIS KIND OF CARE TO ALL DOCTORS.
I needed to hear this back when I was 24. I'm 51 now and I was so ashamed I jist shut my entire dating life down. I just focused on work and my 2 kids and that was it. Tbh, I still can't imagine meeting someone I really like and having to tell them this...🤦🏽♀️
Being out of “dating” life for the last couple of decades is likely a good thing. Vast majority probably wish they were in that boat.
@rayhend100 😊
I've had it since college and I will be 56. Dealing with it alone was horrible. I'm glad this video came across for me. ...and I was focused on that dating site for YEARS, since it started s😮 😬
It sucks but it is 50/50. I always disclose it, and the good ones marry you! I'm divorced now and went through a horrible 10 yr horrific boyfriend, gaslighting, cheating, betrayed trauma I'm tapping out of dating. But no one has even come in my horizone they're all married. I'm convinced I'll die alone with my cat, and that's OK. It's gonna be OK. He will find you if you put yourself out there a bit.
I can relate. I was embarrassed and uniformed about this truth. There was shame and stigma that came with such STD's in the 80's and 90's. Plus, so many people getting sick with the AIDS virus during that time scared me too. So it has kept me celibate for very long periods of time, and I can not honestly say that I am happy for that. I'm lonely and tired of not enjoying a healthy sex life. This video is freeing. At 53, I don't have to be ashamed anymore. Now, if only my mate would hurry up and come on, help me with a few things.
I dont know how I got here, but great info, well articulated!
I am a medical instructor, I love love medical information that's correct and easily explained. Thanks for your information. You are AMAZING!
Follow nurse here, I love the way you explain the disease process, make it relatable, and put it layman’s term. I wish you was my doctor.
As a nurse I love you approach and explain of herpes.. just real and raw
Herpes and bleeding disorders in women. The Obgyn is in a critical position to detect and educate. Kudos to you for not doing the bare minimum.
I’ve been practicing abstinence for 3 years. My last relationship over a year ago ended quickly because I told the guy I wanted us to get tested if we were gonna get serious. He said he would but then started backing out of it, starting little arguments and ended up breaking it off with me. I had an inkling that he may have had HSV-2 and didn’t want to tell me. Hey, his business and not a loss on me!
And I so agree about STI testing needing to be talked about across the board- by providers, clients and regular folks. I just learned a couple of years ago that you have to specifically ask for certain test (like herpes and syphilis) cause they won’t do it if you don’t ask! So crazy! And it’s a shame because a lot of ppl think they are getting a “full panel test” and they’re not always!
Thank you for the edutainment!
😊😊😊😊😊😊
What made you have an inkling that he had it?
@@nikkimarie7 just an intuitive guess because of something similar I’d been through.
@@Poppininthaparkinglot I get it. Intuition is amazing!
@@Poppininthaparkinglotyou should get tested, likely u have it too
I lover her delivery on this topic never heard it this clear and cute like this before 😂
Postpartum nurse here. I see patients with HSV all the time. It’s way more common than people think!
You should hold workshops for all OBgyn to school them on this info ...they are so not educated along with not caring regarding the necessary treatments of your topic, as well as pelvic floor issues. Prolapse due to pregnancy, aging, and hysterectomy, which can be dealt with thru exercise
equipment and physical therapy may God bless you, as you continue your outstanding work.😍
Exactly FACTZ 👍🏾💯.
I RESPECT YOUR HONESTY AND THE FACT YOU TREAT YOUR PATIENTS WITH INTEGRITY AND VALUE ❤️. THANK YOU
This was the most compassionate and informative way I ever heard any medical professional discuss this subject. Thank you!!
I have been a nurse over 25yrs, and I love your energy Dr. Tosha! People need this information. Well done. Thank you 👏
love the way you explained this , As a HSV- 2 diagnosed person myself . I was Diagnosed 2 years ago. I was devastated. But have made peace with this. The guy that I was dealing with Gave me this on purpose and laughed about it.... The first Outbreak was horrific, Since then I have had about 5 Flare Ups within the same regions , But last month had a terrible flare up that occurred in my rectal and groove of my buttocks area, this was an area that never happened and it did and it was horrific , I thought the flare ups would be easier to handle with Anti Viral Meds , but OMG this last flare up hurt so much and I decided to just let it heal organically (I Used Oregano Oil, Juiced, Smoothies) stayed hydrated and prayed up and embraced myself in Mother Nature alot . But I actually find this a blessing now, I realize we are all imperfect . But Celibacy can really give us some deliverance. I have been Celibate for 2 years . I should have stayed away from the Guy that was a Narcissist . I was taking Acyclovir, but stopped and just organically take care of myself with patience and Herbs, the Anti - Viral Meds make me super Moody .
Can someone get herpes 1 & 2 even if the person is a virgin? From my observation & personal experience as it relates to virgin getting herpes, I know that herpes shouldn’t be labeled as an STI/STD. I also believe that herpes is caused by parasites living in the spine and other areas of the body. However, studies haven’t been done to confirm my suspicions. In addition, from my observation, modern medicine is geared towards taking synthetic drugs and the breaking down of humans’ natural immunity and that’s very sad.
Hello, I was diagnosed with hiv2 years ago and never have any outbreaks. Is that possible
Olive oil is great for an outbreak! Very soothing. I've used that with a drop of tea tree oil in it! (Just be careful bc it can burn) You know what I stumbled upon for itching? Neosporin! I was having an episode and had to go into the office. The only thing I had on me was Neosprin. When it would start to itch, I would go to the bathroom and clean the area and put some extra strength Neospirin. It would be good for hours.
Manuka Honey or Raw Honey w Cayenne Pepper applied with a Q-tip. 1 minute or 2 of discomfort in the beginning then relief.
Lather some soap and put it on the outbreak. It's a huge relief. Rinse and then use a hairdryer on cool to help dry the sore.
I love the description of the immune system as a security team. I've done security so I know the ends and out. Makes it easier to understand.
This beautiful human being of a doctor is SO refreshing, knowledgeable, and dedicated to doing what’s right, even beyond the literature. We need more doctors like you!!!! 🙌 ❤
Thank you for this video! I got diagnosed with herpes in 2018 and actually started making RUclips videos about it in 2020! It has been an amazing journey and I’m so grateful for everything. My diagnosis says giving me! I love it here!!!! Herpes could NEVER!!!!
Your generosity towards my infection called Herpes virus is incomparable. You assured me of getting healed and surprisingly after 2 weeks of taking the medication I was tested for herpes Negative. Thanks Doc oromi I will keep letting the world know about your RUclips channel.😊❤
Thank you Dr. I have carrying this shame for a long time. When people hear that you have it. They look at you as you are damaged goods. You particularly have a scarlet letter on your forehead. But listen to you today has changed my perspective. I wish you were my doctor. When my doctor informed me of my diagnosis. She didn’t provide the breakdown you provided on this video. Thank you again.
If you ever decide to have children if you don’t have any you can deliver vaginally . They check for outbreaks
Wooowww! I dated older because I thought it was safer. But thank you for lessening the stigma. I needed to hear this.
Dating older isn't safer, it's riskier because they slept around more.
@@annavargas3367and they be catching stuff
@@annavargas3367 Not necessarily because they slept around more in the past, if anything they slept around less.
I know people who were married for years, had that one partner, got divorced or widowed, and because the woman could no longer get pregnant felt safe. This is the biggest reason according to my gynecologist for the rise of STD's among older people.
And they feel like they’re past the age that they can contract an STD… Check out the std rates in nursing homes.
Older people are risky because they don't use protection since they have passing child bearing years.
I need her as a doctor because people as doctors doesn’t want to be honest about things like this
Thank you for your video. ❤ I've been struggling with the stigma but have had a few good relationships but after the end I would feel like no one wanted to be with/marry someone they had to use protection with for the rest of their life. ❤❤ I needed this to face dating over 51!
Dr. You really broke this subject down. Very simple. Thank you!
This was soooo informative! You gained a new subscriber!
Your video is raw and real. You give direct information. You are phenomenal.
I grew up in greensboro, hate you weren't my dr. Keep educating people. You are the dr everyone needs because patients don't know all the questions to ask and all drs don't make you feel comfortable. "The more you know"
Wow! I'm sure this helped a lot of women better understand this disease. 80% of women over 40yrs old have it. That's deep! But it's a great idea to have a c-section to keep your newborn safe and alive and healthy. I remember when one of my highly educated girlfriends thought that every time she got her annual physical that she was automatically being tested for herpes and was negative. I had already read that you have to request a herpes test in order to be tested. She was uninformed. We have to take care of ourselves and remember that knowledge is power! Great podcast!
You can deliver vaginally the doctor will make sure you don’t have any outbreaks .
Sis! I don't know how I came across your channel but I'm glad I did. I just did a class on HSV. I need to redo it😬🤣 I love your spirit!
I just HAD to pause at 24:57 bcuz I had to to comment... Dr Tosha you have made this video, about HERPES of all things, so captivating interesting and enlightening! I can't believe I'm engaged for 45 mins. God bless you Sis 🙏🏼
I DONOT have the skill set to put into words how I feel about clicking on to your podcast. l haven’t heard of you , l have two daughters both of them are in the healthcare field so when l seen Dr. in front of a woman of color l had to check you out, So glad l did going to tell ALLLL my sister friends to check you out starting with this episode. ❤
Loved this. You gonna have to start making T-Shirts that say, “Girl, don’t even worry about it”. 😂
EVERYONE should hear this information.. Thank you👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🧡
Daaaaammmn, Tosha! You did that! And all of us ladies(young, old, bougie, ghetto, trashy, country, prissy, educated, slow, foreign, etc.) truly appreciate you giving it to us straight. We've got nothing but Love for you! 💕❤💕❤💕❤💕
I respect your bravery Dr Adigba on RUclips for the wonderful herbs medicine for my hsv2 cure you gave me thank you so much help…
it was a blessing to have met with you Dr Adigba on RUclips you have brought up a huge smile on my face and it's gonna be permanent, because I never thought I would ever be cured of Herpes, all I could say now is thank you Dr.
OMG! I was scrolling and came across you. You are refreshing. I wish I had a doctor like you. You care so greatly. You make things so clear. Your clients must think you are the best doctor!!!
I love and appreciate your realness!! Thank you for caring and clarity
Dr Tosha! I’m an NP in the GA area and I absolutely love you for doing this video! It’s the first video of yours but I actually have the same philosophy behind what and how of herpes and I spend time counseling my patients regarding the stigma and how to minimize and or completely avoid outbreaks. Kudos! Keep putting out the good REAL medical info!
RUclips sent me here! Outside of the topic of discussion, I can tell that you advocate and acknowledge your patients like they are people and not just diagnoses. As a nurse I see it all the time, patients not provided the information the need and being left to figure it out themselves and often end up with the wrong information. I hope this message reaches many and more providers educate, acknowledge, and meet their patients where they are at.
Great information. I wish more people were more transparent about their sexual health. Can you do a video about being asymptomatic having HSV 2?
Thank you for this information! It has been the most detailed, in-depth, and informative that i have seen thus far on hsv.
Wow Sister Doctor!! If they are cloning people for real we need more of you yesterday... Keep doing what you're doing because we truly need you... You are anointed🙏🏾💯
This just popped up as a suggestion and I’m glad it did I love her and the way she broke this down so normal folks whom are not doctors can understand! You have a new follower
Absolutely needed this video. I know most the perspective was for women, but as a man this helped my mentality greatly. I've been terrified ever since my first outbreak. Thank you so much for this information.
I really appreciate your outlook! Not only did you talk about what it means medically but what it may look like for patients socially. My 22 year old self would’ve really appreciated this explanation. Thank you Dr. Tosha! ❤
Im so glad you popped in my feed. Perfect way to start year. Knowledge is the key 💯
Question Dr. O? When you said, wherever fluid touches is the affected area. Would that be fluids from a outbreak sore, or any fluid from genital area? And, i heard its only passable when you're having an active outbreak. Is that true?
@@pruutopia3093YOU CAN GO BACK AND LISTEN TO HER AGAIN. Just pull her up. She is very informative. She just happened to come up on my feed.
I wish this video came out years ago. I stayed with my ex for 7 and a half years because he was opened minded and I left comfortable to open up. He accepted me but later the relationship was intolerable. I stayed for soo long because I left like no one would accept me. He never said those words to men.
Long story short. I prayed that God would help me get out of the relationship and not allow me to waste any more years. I broke up with him two years ago and am living as my authentic self.
Thanks for always educating us Dr. Tasha.
My pleasure!!
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I was up scrolling happy I found this video. I just posted on my Facebook page about getting tested. I love this video. I will be asking for my test on my next visit.
When your on the way to work and this video finds you! Had me chiming in the entire way saying, “yep, nope, nope, fighter cells, and wanting to cry for that baby (my heart broke)!”
I’m a WHNP and this was perfect coffee conversation for me. It’s a conversation that has been had in my offices many a day and still continues. I will be adding this test as a routine test in my practice. 🙏🏾
You are AMAZING! So informative and empowering at the same time. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER! Thanks Doc❤
8 to 80, cripple or crazy….love it.❤❤❤❤. Great Video!!!!! Well worth watching. Thank you, you have given me my confidence back❤️.
I don’t know you but I already love you, your professionalism on point and down to earth as well. You have my upmost respect.
Adult conversations are a form of leveling up, growing and developing the understanding of the situations of life. We need open conversations in our communities. Thanks Doc. because education is paramount.
You rolling on two wheels, Doc!! 🤗🤗
Very informative !!
Great video! The stigma is whoa. Good to know working in the public health sector.
Dr. Rogers…..YOU are an absolute treasure! Thank you for being YOU!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this very valuable info. I wish there were more caring doctors like you.
Dr. Tosha, You are the absolute best!! I am sharing this with my entire family.
Dr Tosha! You are such a refreshing presence in our medical community. I love you and wish there were exponentially more of you on the map! God bless you Dr Tosha 🙌🏼
Ok now!!!! Yassss!!! I need to relocate so you can be my doctor! 😂 on a serious note though thank you for even taking a moment to provide such amazing Free advice! You are amazing! Ty for your passion for the women in our community!!! ❤❤❤
Thank u Sis.. U need to Teach This to Thu World 🌎 Every One Needs To Hear u Speak About Herpes.. God Bless U🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
RN, BSN here & this was an EXCELLENT talk.
I’m an MA and some women don’t know you can deliver vaginally with HSV😅
@@Millionaress1 Nothing Funny about that so why the laughing emoji? That's why they are there, for Patient Education from the Nurse and Doctor. Not to be Ridiculed by immature & insensitive Staff that expect everyone to know everything. If you don't have a passion for the field or advocating for patients then do something else.
@TheBrownIsland Thanks, very well said❤so many issues that go awry during delivery and active infection. As the good MD just explained. We may run into ppl with partial blindness from birth.
Love the information. Keep it coming. Every woman needs you as a Dr. I'm glad I stumbled on this conversation. You are a blessing to women. Keep doing what you do. ❤
I love what you stand for women and babies health ❤️
Wow, I've never heard of her. Thanks for speaking to the people in full transparency. This video popped up and I will share it.
Thanks so much for this!!! You appear to be so down to earth and approachable!!! OAN....since you Atlanta they need you on "Married to Medicine"! 😊
Here I was watching court cases and this popped up. I'm so glad I watched. Now this is the type of doctor I need. Talk to me straight and raw!! Thank you Dr. Rogers. This is very informative. The more we know...
The realest Doctor I've come across ❤❤❤
Thank you sis. There’s so much information that women of color don’t understand about our sexual health. I’m going to share your video with all the women I love. ❤❤❤. The state I live in you have to request herpes and HIV/AIDS testing. Even if you test positive for other STD’S/STI’S. You are doing good work thank you.
Im here in Atl and babe I want to be your patient ❤ Dropping jewels and did not come to play ! Love this information and how its presented 😊
Dope...your explanation of how the body form a security team. Very understandable!
This is a save video for sharing purpose🎉
This is a such an important and great conversation. Hsv1 can be contracted genitally as well
Once it's on your genitals it's HSV2.
Once it's on your genitals it's HSV2.
You are doing the Lords work young lady!
Not your Fault! Your a Great Doctor! You are a BLESSING FROM GOD. I lost my son the same way! My husband and I Never had another traditional birth! I only had C-sections from that day forward!
I can’t even imagine,
Never really believed it was possible 🙏🏻🙏🏻
"In these streets" you are THE COOLEST DR, out there!!! Wonderful explanation of this virus!!!
So sad about the baby. I made sure to discuss HSV while I was pregnant. I knew I had an outbreak over a decade ago prior to getting pregnant and I researched complications during childbirth. We have to advocate for ourselves. I had a vaginal birth.
Did you take medications to have a vaginal birth?
Used to be standard c section. Women used to lie about "possible infection" to get that c section. Too posh to push in the 90s.
@@missdesireindependance5194 yes I did, I wanna say maybe at 30 plus weeks not sure exactly when. I took valtrex 2x a day I believe.
@@GemmaDann yeah I didn’t fafo. Once I researched how common herpes is I was no longer embarrassed about it. So many people have it.
Extremely informative. Wow selling mychart results is crazy!!
Thank you for humor and your candor.
Knowledge is the key to everything. Some people don't want to talk and learn about sensitive subjects whether they have something or not. It shouldn't matter whether you have something or not. If you understand the issues the issues may not be as big as it is. I'm just saying. Thank you Doc.
ABSOLUTELY love the delivery. !!!!!!!!
I am very appreciative of the info that you have shared with us women. Very informative. Stay BLESSED 🙏🙏🙏
This was very informative. I like your style Dr. Tosha , your so down to earth and encouraging 💖
it was a blessing to have met with you Dr Adigba on RUclips you have brought up a huge smile on my face and it's gonna be permanent, because I never thought I would ever be cured of Herpes, all I could say now is thank you Dr.
I subscribed and liked the video. If I could love it I would. Ty Dr.Tosha black America needs more Dr's like you 💚
Now, she is the type of doctor I can work for and with! Luv her realness
Thank you for giving it straight no chaser❤
Appreciate you
Thanks for the lecture because so many of us have no clue nor wanted to touch the sensitive topic.