Genital herpes is a sexually transferred disease or (STD) caused by herpes simplex viruses. Many women with herpes show no signs of infection and do not know they have it. This disease is induced by the herpes virus which is spread by skin-to-skin contact with a person who has the herpes virus. It usually occurs, from herpes injuries or blisters, less often, from the normal looking skin where the virus first entered the body. During vaginal, anal, or oral sexual contact too, it may happen. This may occur even without visible sores. Use a condom during sexual intercourse.
To avoid infection avoid skin-to-skin and sexual contact.
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Maximum women get genital herpes by sexual contact with someone who has herpes wounds. To prevent infection dodge skin-to-skin and sexual contact. Practice safer sex. Decrease the number of sexual partners. Condoms, when used rightly, can diminish the risk of getting genital herpes. Have sex with only one partner who does not have sex with others and does not have herpes. Know that other forms of birth control do not protect against herpes infection. Each time you have sex use a condom, be it vaginal sex, anal sex or oral sex.
What are indications of genital herpes in women?
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Women who are affected by the herpes virus may have no outbreaks or symptoms of infection. Many are oblivious to the fact that they have the virus. The virus lingers in your nerve cells for life once you are infected. When the virus is not active, there is no sign of infection. When the virus becomes active, a herpes outbreak occurs. Some women may not have any outbreaks or may have only one outbreak, while others may have multiple outbreaks. Anti-viral medicines can make outbreaks Shorter, Less severe, less frequent
If you have genital herpes, during outbreaks you should maintain the infected area clean and dry.
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Keep the infected region clean and dry if you have genital herpes. During the outbreaks, you should avoid touching the bruises or blisters. Clean hands after association with the infected area. Skirt skin-to-skin contact from the first time you notice signs of herpes until the wounds have healed. Whenever you urinate do make sure to wash the area.
A pregnant woman who has genital herpes cannot pass the virus to her baby.
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An expectant mother who has genital herpes can transfer the virus to her baby. A baby born with herpes might be born early and can have brain, skin, or eye problems or might not even survive. Hence, if you exhibit any symptoms of herpes during pregnancy, inform your healthcare provider. With proper treatment, the situation can be handled effectively. If you are pregnant, you should tell your healthcare provider in case you have herpes.
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