Doctor Diagnosed with Herpes Launches Book and Herpes Education Campaign

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Jul 11, 2016, 15:50 ET


San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 11, 2016 -- Sheila Loanzon, an obstetrician-gynecologist who was diagnosed with herpes at the age of 20, announces the release of her book, "Yes, I Have Herpes: A Gynecologist's Perspective In and Out of the Stirrups", on July 14, 2016. In conjunction with the book, she has declared July 14 as Herpes Education Day and will be sharing herpes facts and support throughout the day on social media, using the hashtag #GotHerpes?. According to Loanzon, one in six people have herpes, yet eighty (80) percent of those who have it don’t know it.

“As an OB-GYN, I take a compassionate and loving approach with my patients, teaching them how to thrive and manage their herpes diagnosis. My book contains herpes facts and information, in addition to providing readers with support in telling a new partner and medical and holistic ways to manage herpes,” states Loanzon.

As an OB-GYN who has been diagnosed with herpes, Loanzon has a unique perspective. In her book, she openly discusses the shame and humiliation she once felt and provides readers with powerful tools to overcome it, accept their herpes diagnosis, reduce outbreaks, and avoid transmission to partners.

Those who purchase her book on Amazon.com on July 14, 2106, will receive an audio download of Dr. Loanzon’s special Guided Meditation, which helps support the mindset of people with herpes. This download is valued at $47, but is free to those who purchase the book on that day. Instructions for receiving and downloading the meditation are available at DrSheilaGYN.com.

The Book Signing and Launch Party for "Yes, I Have Herpes: A Gynecologist's Perspective In and Out of the Stirrups" is scheduled Thursday, July 14 from 7-9pm at SP2 Communal Restaurant in Downtown San Jose. http://www.sp2sanjose.com. The book launch is for media only, and is not open to the public.

Dr. Sheila Loanzon is a board-certified OB-GYN. She is available for media inquiries and interviews. To contact Dr. Loanzon or learn more about her and/or her book, "Yes, I Have Herpes", visit http://www.DrSheilaGYN.com and email Alicia(at)AliciaDunams(dot)com for media inquires.

Adryenn Ashely, Wow! is Me 1, http://wowisme.net, +1 (415) 420-5627, [email protected]