Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that's usually caused by the herpes simplex virus causes type 2 (HSV-2),
although it also caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which usually causes cold sores around the mouth.
In some cases, genital herpes causes cold sores and genital pain, but in others, it causes no symptoms,
as someone who is infected may unknowingly pass it on to third parties. Sometimes people who have genital herpes have only one
Outbreak. Others have many outbreaks that are less painful and shorter than the first episode.
There is no cure for herpes. Once someone has been infected with the herpes virus, it remains in the body. Drugs can
relieve the symptoms of outbreaks and limit or prevent sometimes. But it is better to prevent a herpes infection
total. Who sex (oral, anal or vaginal) should take precautions against STDs and get screened for it
regularly.
Symptoms
The symptoms of herpes outbreaks usually with pain, tenderness, or itching in the genital area and could also include
Fever and headache. Bumps and blisters can appear on the vagina, penis, scrotum, anus, thighs or buttocks. Bubbles soon
Open to painful sores that can take up to 3 weeks form.
Other symptoms may include: pain or burning during urination, muscle pain and tender, swollen glands in the
Groin. After the first herpes infection, the virus can be, without any symptoms at rest. But the virus could
reactivate later, causing inflammation, which is usually not as long as those. during the first outbreak The virus tends to be
reactivate after any kind of stress, such as a cold, infection, hormonal changes, menstruation, or even before a
big test in school.
After the herpes blisters disappear, a person may think the virus is gone - but it is actually hidden in the body.
Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be hidden away in the body until the next herpes outbreak, when the virus reactivates itself and
the wounds back.
Contagiousness
Herpes is contagious and can be passed from person to person through any form of unprotected sex. This can also occur
when no sores or blisters are present. So people who are infected may unknowingly spread the infection to someone
else.
Treatment
To treat genital herpes outbreak, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine in the form of an ointment or pills.
These drugs can not cure HSV2, but they can help a person feel better and shorten the duration of outbreaks or
prevent.
People who know they carry the herpes virus also take medication daily suppressive therapy. Suppression
to the number of (and sometimes prevent) outbreaks and to reduce the chance the virus will be passed to reduce
to another person during sex.
If someone is being treated for herpes, all sexual partners should be tested and diagnosed and treated for any sexually transmitted diseases.
Prevention
Since herpes is transmitted through sexual contact, the best way to prevent this, to abstain from sex. Sexual contact
with more than one partner or with someone who has more than one partner further increases the risk of a
STD.
When properly and consistently used, condoms reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases. Latex condoms provide better protection than
natural membrane condoms. The female condom, made of polyurethane, is also considered effective against STDs.
With shower can actually increase a woman's risk of contracting STDs because it can (change the natural flora of healthy
Bacteria) of the vagina and may flush STD pathogens higher in the genital tract.
A teen who is being treated for herpes should also be tested for other sexually transmitted diseases, and should time alone with the doctor
openly discuss issues like sexual activity. Not all young people will be comfortable talking with parents about these issues.
But it is important to encourage them to talk to a trusted adult who can provide facts.
Since many STDs might not cause obvious symptoms, adolescents often do not know if they are infected. It is important for all
Teens who had sex regularly get tested for STDs so that they no longer can lead to other serious health problems.
Get help
If your child is thinking of getting sexually active or already has started having sex, is it important to discuss it.
Make sure your child knows how to spread sexually transmitted diseases (during anal, oral, or vaginal sex) and that these infections often
no symptoms, so a partner might have an STD without knowing it.
It can be difficult to talk about STDs, but as with any other medical issue, teens need this information to stay
safe and healthy. Give the facts and let your child know where you stand.
It is also important that all teens have regular full physical exams - which can screening for sexually transmitted diseases. Your teen
Maybe you want a gynecologist or a specialist in adolescent medicine, see talk about sexual health issues. Community
Health organizations and sexual counseling centers in your area may also be able to offer some guidance.