The Effects of Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that can be easily identified, treated, but not cured and have many effects on human lives. First of all, identifying the disease is key. Shortly after performing sexual activity, if the vagina, penis and or rectum may present a sore. It is a sore that is painful to touch.

It may then change to a more ulcer-like sore. It can be very uncomfortable. It is not only passed from one person to another by intercourse, but can also be passed by oral sex. If passed by intercourse, it is usually identified as herpes simplex 2, by sex. If it is passed by oral sex, it is identified as genital herpes created by herpes simplex 1. The difference is that herpes simplex 2 is from sores, appearing or not appearing on the genitals. Herpes simplex 1 is usually identified as cold sores and fever blisters on the mouth. Both viruses can cause the same reaction in the genital area.

The effects of genital herpes can cause a number of problems for women. Pregnant women are tested for herpes because of the effects of genital herpes can have for a newborn baby. If the mother had the virus before the child was conceived or obtained soon after becoming pregnant, then there may be little danger for the child. If, however, the mother contracts it during pregnancy then it could be fatal for the child. Women with genital herpes are monitored very carefully before giving birth. If necessary, a Cesarean section is performed.

Other effects of genital herpes can be emotional issues. It can cause a great deal of stress in an individual who has it. The bad part about the stress is that stress can bring on outbreaks more often. It is important to learn how to cope with the disease and create some changes in lifestyle to deal positively with the negative situation. Exercising and eating a balanced diet can help with the stress issue. Other effects of genital herpes is a change in hormones. The hormonal changes in women during menstruation may bring on the symptoms as well. A low immune system can also trigger the effects of genital herpes.

There are many medically based reasons that once herpes has been contracted it tends to show up more often in some people than others.It has many effects on the body, both physical and emotional. It is very important to consider the effects when carrying on certain sexual and reproductive activities in life.