{"id":1466,"date":"2020-04-23T07:29:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T07:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1466"},"modified":"2020-04-28T10:27:50","modified_gmt":"2020-04-28T10:27:50","slug":"genital-herpes-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/genital-herpes-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Genital Herpes- Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Genital Herpes<\/strong> is a natural, sexually transmitted infection caused by the <strong>Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)<\/strong>. The primary way the virus spreads is through sexual contact. The virus remains dormant in your body after the initial infection and can reactivate many times a year. <strong>From here you can know the symptoms, causes and the precautions tips of Genital Herpes. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genital\nherpes, in your genital region, can cause discomfort, scratching and sores. But\nyou do not have any signs of genital herpes. If infected, you can become\ninfectious even if you do not have visible sores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genital\nherpes can&#8217;t be healed, but medications can relieve symptoms and reduce the\nrisk of infecting others. Condoms can also help prevent the spread of infection\nwith genital herpes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/genital-herpes-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Genital_Herpes-_Symptoms_in_Men_and_Women\" title=\"Genital Herpes- Symptoms in\nMen and Women\">Genital Herpes- Symptoms in\nMen and Women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/genital-herpes-symptoms-causes-risk-factors-and-prevention\/#Causes_of_Genital_Herpes\" title=\"Causes of Genital Herpes\">Causes of Genital Herpes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Genital_Herpes-_Symptoms_in_Men_and_Women\"><\/span>Genital Herpes- Symptoms in\nMen and Women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people\nwith HSV do not know they have it because they have no signs or symptoms or\nbecause their symptoms and signs are so mild. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symptoms may\nstart, if present, about two to 12 days after exposure to the virus. If you\nexperience genital herpes symptoms that can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Down or\nscratch:<\/strong>&nbsp; Until the infection\nclears, you can feel pain and tenderness in your genital region.<\/li><li><strong>Tiny red\nbumps or tiny white blisters:<\/strong> After infection, these can\nappear a few days to a few weeks. <\/li><li><strong>Ulcers:<\/strong> This can\ndevelop when ruptured blisters and ooze or bleed. Ulcers can make urinating\npainful.<\/li><li><strong>Scab:<\/strong> As ulcers\nheal, skin can crust over and form scabs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may have flu-like signs and symptoms during an initial outbreak, such as swollen lymph nodes in your groin, headache, muscle aches and fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/polycystic-ovary-syndrome-pcos-symptoms-causes-and-complications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Symptoms, Causes And Complications (opens in a new tab)\">Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Symptoms, Causes And Complications<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Differences in symptom location<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sores appear\nin the body where the infection has reached. By touching a sore and then\nrubbing or scratching another part of your body including your eyes you can\nspread the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Men and women can develop sores on the:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Buttocks and thighs<\/li><li>Anus<\/li><li>Mouth<\/li><li>Urethra (the tube that allows urine to drain\nfrom the bladder to the outside)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Females may also develop sores in or on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Vaginal area<\/li><li>Outer genitals<\/li><li>Cervix<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Males may also develop sores in or on the:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Penis<\/li><li>Scrotum<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recurrences are common<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For every\nperson the genital herpes is different. The signs and symptoms could recur, off\nand on, for years. Many people experience numerous episodes each year. However,\nthe incidents are less common to many people as time goes on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortly\nbefore sores develop during a recurrence, you may feel: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Burning, tingling and scratching, where the\ninfection entered first in the body<\/li><li>Lower back, buttocks and legs pain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, recurrences are typically less painful than the original infection, and sores generally heal faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/premenstrual-syndrome-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factor, And Treatment (opens in a new tab)\">Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factor, And Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;See your doctor if you think you have genital\nherpes \u00e2\u20ac\u201d or any other sexually transmitted infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Genital_Herpes\"><\/span><strong>Causes<\/strong> of Genital Herpes <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two types of\ninfections the herpes simplex virus can cause genital herpes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>HSV-1:<\/strong> It is the\nform commonly causing cold sores or fever blisters around your mouth. HSV-1 is\noften spread by skin-to-skin contact although it can spread during oral sex to\nyour genital region. Recurrences are slightly less common than with HSV-2\ninfection.<\/li><li><strong>HSV-2:<\/strong> This is the\ntype which is the sort usually causes genital herpes. The virus spreads by\nskin-to-skin contact and sexual contact. HSV-2 is very popular and highly\ninfectious, whether you&#8217;re getting open sore or not.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since the\nvirus dies rapidly outside the body, it is almost impossible to get the\ninfection from contact with toilets, towels or other items that an infected\nperson uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your chance\nto become infected with can increase if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>You are a\nwoman:<\/strong> Women have more chances than men to have genital herpes. The\nvirus is sexually spread more easily from men to women than it is from women to\nmen.<\/li><li><strong>You have\nmultiple sexual partners:<\/strong> Any additional sexual partner increases your\nrisk of exposure to the virus which causes genital herpes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Complications&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genital\nherpes related risks may include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other sexually transmitted infections:<\/strong> Having genital sores excess the risk of transmitting other sexually transmitted infections, including <strong>AIDS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/hiv-aids-overview-symptoms-causes-and-prevention-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"HIV\/AIDS-Overview, Symptoms, Causes And Prevention Tips (opens in a new tab)\">HIV\/AIDS-Overview, Symptoms, Causes And Prevention Tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Newborn infection:<\/strong> Babies born\nto infected mothers can become exposed to the virus during birth. This can lead\nto neonatal brain injury, blindness or death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Problems with the bladder:<\/strong> In some\ncases, genital herpes related sores can cause inflammation around the tube that\ndelivers urine from your bladder to the outside world (urethra). The swelling\nmay close the urethra for several days, requiring that a catheter be inserted\nto drain the bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meningitis:<\/strong> In rare cases, HSV infection\ntriggers to inflammation of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that covers\nthe brain and spinal cord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inflammation of the rectum:<\/strong> Genital\nherpes can cause inflammation of the rectum lining, particularly in men who are\nhaving sex with men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommendations\nfor avoiding genital herpes are the same as recommendations for avoiding other\nsexually transmitted infections: Abstaining from sexual intercourse or limit\nsexual contact to only one person who is safe from infection. Short of that,\nyou can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Use a latex condom for any sexual activity\nwith your partner<\/li><li>Avoid sex if either partner has herpes\noutbreak in the genital region or elsewhere<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pregnancy precautions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell your\ndoctor that if you are pregnant and know you have genital herpes. If you think\nyou might have genital herpes, ask to get it checked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your doctor\nmay suggest you start taking herpes antiviral medicines late in your pregnancy\nto try to avoid an outbreak around delivery time. If you are having an outbreak\nwhen you go into labour, the doctor would possibly prescribe a cesarean\noperation to minimize the risk of transmitting the infection to your infant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genital Herpes is a natural, sexually transmitted infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). The primary way the virus spreads is through sexual contact. The virus remains dormant in your body after the initial infection and can reactivate many times a year. 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