What are the causes of Genital Herpes?

Genital Herpes is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact with someone with the HSV virus, typically during genital or oral intercourse. In addition, it can spread during foreplay, kissing, or non-penetrative intercourse.

There are two varieties of HSV; viruses can affect the lips, mouth, genital, or anal regions. Cold sores on the face or lips are frequently caused by HSV1. HSV2 causes most genital herpes.

Although the HSV virus can spread without blisters, sores, or other symptoms, it is most easily transferred when blisters or open sores occur. Hugging, pooling, or sitting on a toilet seat does not cause genital herpes.

Symptoms of Genital Herpes

Most genital herpes patients don't suffer any symptoms, but some may feel them. The symptoms are:

● tingling in the genital area

● small vaginal blisters that grow into tiny, uncomfortable red sores

● genital lesions that resemble a rash or cracked skin

● trouble urinating

The areas of the body that come into contact with a partner during sex can develop sores. It's also possible to develop sores on the inner thighs, buttocks, or anus. You can experience recurrent episodes (outbreaks) of sores and blisters because the virus stays dormant (sleeping) in your body after the initial episode for the rest of your life.

Living with the disease

Even if you are symptom-free, it is crucial to use condoms when having intercourse if you have genital herpes. A square of thin latex called a dental dam can be applied across the vulva or anal region during oral sex. When you have blisters, sores, or other symptoms, it is best to avoid having sex. It is crucial to Inform your sexual partners about the genital herpes disease you have.

Ways to treat Genital Herpes

The most common STI that causes genital herpes is the Herpes Simplex virus. Blisters that hurt to touch appear around the genitalia and anus. Genital Herpes is a chronic condition that cannot be cured once contracted. It might become active again after going dormant in the body. Recurrences lessen in frequency and severity throughout time, but the first two years see an average of four to five outbreaks annually.

Herpes outbreaks can be treated with acyclovir to reduce their severity and length. Aciclovir 200 mg pills, taken one tablet five times a day for five days, are the standard form of treatment. To lessen the discomfort and irritability of an outbreak, a prescription for lidocaine 5% ointment, a topical anesthetic ointment, may also be given. Lidocaine will not lessen the duration or intensity of the epidemic.

For a longer period, aciclovir can be administered to prevent herpes outbreaks. Aciclovir 400 mg pills, taken once a day for three months, is the typical course of treatment. By simply following our Online Doctor service, our UK-registered GPs will help you fight genital herpes. Please complete a questionnaire and follow up with our convenient and best treatment method.