Female Symptoms Herpes

There are 2 kinds of female symptoms herpes that currently exist today, simplex type 1 and type 2. The herpes simplex type 1 virus is the source of the oral herpes and it is widely seen as a cold sore, which is located near or on the lips, gums, mouth or the tongue. The herpes simplex 2, on the other hand is located in the genital area. It is known to be a sexually transmitted disease.

It is quite easy for women to identify the signs and make a herpes diagnosis. According to studies, 60% of women that are infected with herpes will not be able to tell if they have any symptoms of it. Without knowing they have it, they will be able to transmit it to their partners via skin contact.

The most common female symptoms herpes of the simplex 2 types are sores and blisters that develop and are located around the vagina. If you also experience fever, lower back pain, headaches, swollen lymph glands in the groin these are symptoms of having a herpes infection.

Surprisingly, the first female symptoms herpes are mostly ignored because they really look like a harmless pimple or acne on the skin. The pimple or bump begins to puff out finally resembling a cold sore.

After being infected with the virus through direct contact such as skin to skin contact or using something that a carrier of the virus has used, it will take anywhere from 2 to 20 days before any of the symptoms begin to appear. This is the normal herpes incubation period. When the visual signs of the herpes infection appear, then that would also be the time when you feel other unwanted female symptoms herpes such as stabbing or hot burning pain in the affected area.

Female symptoms herpes usually disappear after about 3 weeks with proper medication applied or taken. They may disappear sooner than that if caught faster. Herpes is not life threatening, but it creates complications and that could be a big problem. Studies shows that people who have herpes may develop meningitis as one of the complications, but this is not terribly common.

The good news is there is treatment for female symptoms herpes outbreaks, but there is no known cure. Oral medications such as Acyclovir, Famciclovir and Valacyclovir help to prevent the virus from multiplying and shorten the time of the outbreak. There are also medications that are directly applied on the area affected, but compared to oral medications they have been proven to be less effective. There are only treatments to reduce the severity and length of outbreaks. These medicines and topical treatments are not a cure for the infection.

Sadly, it is also possible that if you are infected and have had an outbreak, there is an 80% chance that a outbreak will happen again. These outbreaks of female symptoms herpes are less severe and the duration is typically shorter compared to the first outbreak. Before another outbreak of herpes lesions appear, most people experience warning symptoms. One of the symptoms will be a tingling sensation, followed by a mild discomfort in the area that is infected. Also a pimple like mass will begin to appear before herpes blisters develop. It is during this time that herpes is very contagious despite the fact that there are no herpes blisters visible.

It is important to remember that female symptoms herpes can be easily spread from one part of the body to another. So never touch the eyes or the mouth after touching the infected area. Frequent thorough hand washing is a must, especially during outbreaks. Avoid sharing clothing, towels, glasses, silverware, etc. that have come in contact with the lesions.

For couples, avoiding all sexual contact is advised to avoid transmission. Pregnant women who have herpes can be dangerous because it can be transmitted to the baby. Your obstetrician should be informed of this type of medical history. A qualified doctor can also diagnose whether or not you even have herpes.

Living with female symptoms herpes can be difficult at first but it gets easier. Dating someone with herpes can be quite nerve wracking. There really is no tactful way to bring up that fact that you are infected with a sexually transmitted disease. This can be source of embarrassment and shame. While it might be difficult, upfront honesty is the best policy. You are not the first person to experience this. There are online dating sites for singles with herpes. Looking for a date with someone who has herpes can seem revolting. But you have to bear in mind that they are people just like you that are left with an affliction. Additionally, not all cases of herpes are sexually transmitted. You can look at it this way, at least the people on these website are honest and don't want the virus to spread. That takes responsibility to do that. It can be hard, but you don't have to stop living life. So be positive and don't let it.

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