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What are the signs and symptoms of genital herpes?

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From the CDC “Center of Disease Control”.
Most people infected with HSV-2 are not aware of their infection. However, if signs and symptoms occur during the first outbreak, they can be quite pronounced. The first outbreak usually occurs within two weeks after the virus is transmitted, and the sores typically heal within two to four weeks. Other signs and symptoms during the primary episode may include a second crop of sores, and flu-like symptoms, including fever and swollen glands. However, most individuals with HSV-2 infection never have sores, or they have very mild signs that they do not even notice or that they mistake for insect bites or another skin condition.

People diagnosed with a first episode of genital herpes can expect to have several (typically four or five) outbreaks (symptomatic recurrences) within a year. Over time these recurrences usually decrease in frequency. It is possible that a person becomes aware of the “first episode” years after the infection is acquired.

The information provided is general in nature. It is not meant as a diagnosis nor should you rely on this information to treat an injury or medical problem. If you need immediate attention, go to the nearest emergency room or discuss the issue with your physician.

ResponsibleDating.com is not a medical services organization and does not provide such service. All information contained in this blog is educational in nature. For Medical issues, we suggest that you contact a doctor.
Best Regards, RD

 

Emotional issues when you have Herpes.

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Dealing with emotional issues, when you have Herpes

Finding out you have Herpes can be very emotional, the feelings of guilt and fear of abandonment from others can be the most stressing of them all, but these will go away with time. If you need someone to talk to you should confide to a trusted friend or family member.  There are some free support groups provide by organizations, if you feel you can not talk to someone you know. The fist step when diagnosed with Herpes is to realize it is a manageable virus. Understanding your self image is very important when dealing with any emotional issue. The most common belief is that you will never be romantically involved or have sex again. This is not true. There are millions of people who have the virus, and millions of couples who have the virus and found each other thanks to sites like ResponsibleDating.com. The bottom line is to educate your self about the virus so that you know all the facts for your situation, so you may move ahead in a healthy productive life style. Separate your feelings from anger, miss trust, humiliation, and self disappointment and be responsible for your future actions.

 

The information provided is general in nature. It is not meant as a diagnosis nor should you rely on this information to treat an injury or medical problem. If you need immediate attention, go to the nearest emergency room or discuss the issue with your physician.
ResponsibleDating.com is not a medical services organization and does not provide such service. All information contained in this blog is educational in nature. For Medical issues, we suggest that you contact a doctor.
Best Regards, RD

 

 

How do people get genital herpes?

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Information from the Center for Disease Control web site.
HSV-1 and HSV-2 can be found in and released from the sores that the viruses cause, but they also are released between outbreaks from skin that does not appear to have a sore. Generally, a person can only get HSV-2 infection during sexual contact with someone who has a genital HSV-2 infection. Transmission can occur from an infected partner who does not have a visible sore and may not know that he or she is infected.

HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, but it more commonly causes infections of the mouth and lips, so-called “fever blisters.” HSV-1 infection of the genitals can be caused by oral-genital or genital-genital contact with a person who has HSV-1 infection. Genital HSV-1 outbreaks recur less regularly than genital HSV-2 outbreaks.

 

The information provided is general in nature. It is not meant as a diagnosis nor should you rely on this information to treat an injury or medical problem. If you need immediate attention, go to the nearest emergency room or discuss the issue with your physician.
ResponsibleDating.com is not a medical services organization and does not provide such service. All information contained in this blog is educational in nature. For Medical issues, we suggest that you contact a doctor.
Best Regards, RD