Information on Genital Herpes

Thank you for visiting us here at YouGotHerpes.com . Genital and Oral herpes is an incurable disease that is widely misunderstood. If you have herpes, we want you to know that you are not alone. You do not need to suffer in silence. Please feel free to email us with any questions you may have.

Genital herpes is the sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes simplex type 2 virus – also referred to as HSV2. It is also possible to contract genital herpes through having oral sex with someone who has cold sores, or the herpes simplex type 1 virus.

Herpes type I (cold sores) and Herpes type II (genital) are both caused by the same virus. The only difference between the two viruses is where the virus itself is located. The virus that causes genital herpes (herpes type II) is located in the base of the spine, this is what causes herpes type II related outbreaks to appear below the waist line. Genital herpes can appear anywhere below the waist, this includes the buttocks, thighs and pelvis.

Symptoms of herpes outbreaks typically begin with pain, tenderness, or itching in the genital area and may also include fever and headache. Bumps and blisters may appear on the vagina, penis, scrotum, anus, thigh, or buttocks. Blisters soon open to form painful sores that can last up to 3 weeks.

Other symptoms may include: pain or a burning sensation during urination; muscle aches; and tender, swollen glands in the groin area. After the first herpes infection, the virus can lie dormant without causing any symptoms. But the virus might reactivate later, leading to sores that usually don’t last as long as those during the first outbreak. The virus tends to reactivate following some type of stress, like a cold, an infection, hormone changes, menstrual periods, or even before a big test at school.

According to the CDC, ninety percent of the people affected with herpes type I or II are unaware of their status. The herpes virus can lie dormant for years. Often times, a person may have herpes symptoms that they mistake for something else. Because most herpes outbreaks aren’t major or that severe, it is easy to pass them off as shaving bumps, acne, allergic reactions or anything else that may cause small bumps.
Herpes is very contagious and is passed through the mucous membranes via skin to skin contact. Many people may not realize this, however condoms do not protect against herpes. This is because condoms do not completely cover the genital area. So if someone is experiencing an outbreak on their scrotum, and it rubs against a woman’s vagina or anus – the virus can be spread.

There is no cure for genital herpes, however there are suppressive treatments such as Valtrex. There are also natural treatments for herpes outbreaks.

If you have been diagnosed with genital herpes, the best thing you can do is to remain as healthy and stress free as possible. Stress and a poor diet are triggers to herpes outbreaks.

Our Recommendations for Natural Outbreak Treatments:

• Natural Herpes Outbreak Treatment

• Take Control of your Herpes

• Treat Outbreaks Naturally

You may also be interested in:

• Recently Diagnosed with Herpes: Know the Facts!
• Can I still get herpes if I use a condom?
• Can You Give Someone Genital Herpes if you Have Oral Herpes?
• Information about Oral Herpes

Bookmark It