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Supposedly they've stopped testing for herpes most of the time because of how likely it is someone has it, how unactionable the information is, and the stress it causes.

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Anecdote: Doctors are certainly hesitant. I had to insist my doctor test me when I found out my then partner cheated on me.

At first glance, they're certainly reluctant to do so.

This kinda makes sense. A lot of people are asymptomatic carriers and there's not much you can do about it

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