Yes. Having herpes (genital or oral, caused by HSV-1 or HSV-2) does not prevent pregnancy and does not affect fertility in most people. Herpes is a viral skin/mucous membrane infection, not a condition that blocks conception, so someone with herpes can get pregnant, and someone with herpes can get a partner pregnant, in the same way as anyone without the infection.
That said, herpes does matter for pregnancy planning and management for other reasons:
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Timing around outbreaks: Many couples choose to avoid intercourse during an active outbreak (when sores, tingling, or prodromal symptoms are present) simply to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to the partner, not because it affects fertility.
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Risk to the baby: The main concern with herpes and pregnancy isn't conceiving — it's the small but serious risk of passing the virus to the baby during vaginal delivery, especially if a person acquires a new (primary) genital herpes infection late in pregnancy. This can cause neonatal herpes, which can be severe. Because of this, doctors often recommend antiviral suppressive therapy in the last weeks of pregnancy for those with a history of genital herpes, and a cesarean delivery may be advised if active lesions or prodromal symptoms are present at the time of labor.
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Discuss with a provider: Anyone with herpes who is pregnant or planning pregnancy should tell their obstetric provider, since knowing HSV status (and type) helps guide monitoring and delivery planning.
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Partner considerations: If one partner has herpes and the other doesn't, there's a risk of transmission during conception attempts, especially with unprotected sex. Discussing suppressive therapy, avoiding sex during outbreaks, and considering testing can help manage that risk, though it doesn't prevent pregnancy itself.
In short, herpes affects transmission risk and delivery planning, not the ability to conceive.