Vaginal Herpes

Genital Herpes Outbreak Triggers Written by Patricia Conley    Genital herpes outbreaks are perhaps the most unpleasant and uncomfortable aspect of this sexually transmitted disease. When an outbreak occurs, infected persons usually endure pain and discomfort, as well as feelings of shame because of the stigma attached to this disease. While a large number of people with herpes have infrequent and mild outbreaks, many have up to four outbreaks a year that can be very painful. Recent research indicates that there are a number of external factors that can trigger a herpes outbreak. By avoiding these factors, people who have frequent herpes outbreaks may be able to reduce the number of outbreaks they experience per year. Read more...

Herpes In Children And Adolescents Written by Patricia Conley    Up to one-fifth of the U.S. population has genital herpes and these cases extend to adolescents and children as well as adults. Juvenile cases of genital herpes are caused by transmission of the disease from mother to child during pregnancy, from adults to children in cases of sexual abuse and from infected children to children in circumstances when children become sexually active. Read more...   Causes Of Vaginal Herpes Written by Patricia Conley    Having any type of sexually transmitted disease can be extremely embarrassing. This embarrassment as well as the risk of spreading it to your partner can cause a lot more damage than simply putting a hold on your sex life. Not knowing the causes behind vaginal herpes can go so far as to end relationships. The thing about genital herpes, especially for women, is that it does not just affect them but those around them, up to and including, their unborn children. There are instances in our lives where information means power. Your health is one of those instances. Genital herpes is the type of disease that can be avoided once the cause behind it has been revealed. Read more...   Symptoms Of Vaginal Herpes Written by Patricia Conley    Sexually transmitted diseases or infections (STD’s and STI’s) are some of the most commonly seen diseases out there. It has to do with the fact that sex is a universal concept that transcends social status and hometown. Basically, if you are able and willing to participate in the act then sooner or later you are going to. This makes an STD nearly impossible to avoid unless you take appropriate measures. And even then nothing is 100% guaranteed since there is no such thing as ‘safe’ sex. While you cannot reasonably hope for ‘safe’, you can at least aim for ‘smart’. Read more...   The Herpes Test Written by Patricia Conley    As with any type of disease, it is necessary to have proper testing in order to properly identify what it is. Without a proper diagnosis, people can either underestimate or overestimate their symptoms. With underestimation the worst thing that could happen to you is that you die, while the worst thing that could come from overestimating the problem is that you end up making yourself sick. Fortunately for us, medicine has improved to the point where many tests can be taken at home and not only are the results returned correctly (usually), they are also returned quickly (again, usually). That certainly beats out the weeks and even months of waiting that going to a hospital or clinic can put you through. This is especially useful for the diseases that most doctors sometimes fail to test for. Genital herpes is one such virus because of its variety of symptoms that are so easily confused with other illnesses. Read more...