People don't talk about genital problems. Bring up the topic in conversation and, at best, you're likely to get some embarrassed giggles and bad jokes. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are taboo topics: a subject fit for vulgar comedians, but certainly not dinner-party conversation. While an unwillingness and uneasiness about discussing STDs is understandable, the resulting silence does little to... Read more >
Genital herpes symptoms vary from person to person, although they usually include the formation of painful lesions, or ulcers. The initial outbreak is usually the most severe, with subsequent outbreaks being milder; in some cases blisters don't even form. The First Outbreak An initial outbreak of herpes often happens quickly: symptoms usually appear between two to ten days after infection, and tend to last for... Read more >
The herpes virus is very contagious. During an active outbreak, skin-to-skin contact with the infected area is all that is needed to transmit the disease. While the virus is most often transmitted to the genitals, thighs and buttocks, touching the infected area has been known to pass the virus to fingers. Oral sex with an infected partner can pass the virus directly to the mouth. People often assume that... Read more >
People infected with genital herpes can expect an average of four to five viral outbreaks a year. This number may be higher for some people and lower for others. Many people find that over time, as their immune system builds up a resistance to the virus, their outbreaks lessen in severity and frequency. Certain precautions should be taken during a herpes simplex outbreak to avoid the spread of the virus... Read more >
Herpes During Pregnancy Generally speaking, herpes during pregnancy is only a problem in two specific situations. A woman already infected with the virus can expect a normal pregnancy and delivery, unless an outbreak coincides with labor. The active virus could be passed to the infant during a vaginal delivery in this situation, causing serious health problems for the child. Because of this, a caesarean section... Read more >
The herpes simplex virus comes in two common forms: HSV 1 and 2. The two are very similar: they share fifty percent of their DNA. Both types lie dormant in the body's nerve cells, and neither type has a cure. Each virus can cause identical herpes symptoms. HSV 1 is associated with oral sores, while HSV 2 more commonly causes genital sores. In spite of their many similarities, HSV 1 (also called "cold... Read more >
Has a Herpes Cure Been Found? In spite of ongoing research, a genital herpes cure has yet to be discovered. The absence of a cure however, does not mean that genital herpes (most often caused by the HSV 2 virus) cannot be treated. A number of medical prescriptions are available, for both oral and topical use. Alternative medicine offers a number of possible treatments, although few have been proven to... Read more >
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