Genital herpes is a common infection that causes sores or blisters on your genitals. The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2) causes it. Genital herpes is a contagious, sexually transmitted infection (STI) that causes you to develop painful blisters (or sores) on your genitals. The sores can affect your: Vulva (external genitals, including your vaginal lip), Vagina, Cervix, Penis, Testicles, Anus (butthole), Rectum, Buttocks, Groin or inner thigh area.
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes genital herpes. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both types can give you genital herpes, although HSV-2 causes it much more frequently.
Genital herpes mainly spreads through vaginal, oral and anal sex. But you can also get genital herpes from someone with oral herpes. Oral herpes can spread from the mouth to the genitals and become genital herpes.
Flu-like symptoms, like fever, chills, fatigue and body aches.
Genital itching, burning or irritation.
Painful genital blisters or sores that break open.
Headaches.
Painful urination (dysuria).
Swollen lymph nodes.
Unusual vaginal discharge or discharge from your urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body).
Genital herpes typically begins as small, blister-like bumps. They tend to appear in a cluster. You may feel itchiness or tingling in the area 24 to 48 hours before a sore appears. The blister will take on a sore or ulcer-like appearance, then eventually open and ooze. Then, a scab will appear as the ulcer heals. Once the ulcers fully heal, the scabs fall off and that outbreak is complete.
Recurrent outbreaks or flare-ups happen any time after the first outbreak (even if it’s years later. But your symptoms are usually less severe, and the outbreak is generally milder and shorter.
Intercourse, including anal, vaginal-penile and vaginal-vaginal.
Oral sex (giving or receiving) with someone who’s infected.
Skin-to-skin genital contact.
Touching open sores, including while breastfeeding.
Childbirth (if you give birth while having an active infection).
The virus lives dormant (or inactive) in your body, you can get a genital herpes outbreak again (called a recurrence or flare-up). There’s no rhyme or reason as to why some people get more outbreaks and others get fewer. Certain activities tend to reactivate the virus. These include: Stress, Illness, Menstruation, Sun exposure, Surgery.
A blood test can check for HSV-1 and HSV-2 antibodies, a marker showing you have the virus in your bloodstream. Also advise a blood test to check for other STIs (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia).
How homeopathy helps:
Please note: Homeopathic medicines should not be self-administered. It is essential to consult with an experienced and qualified homeopathic practitioner for optimal therapeutic results and safe treatment.