Herpes Symptoms in Women

                

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While herpes affects both men and women, the herpes symptoms in women are often different than those found in men. It is important to know what you are looking for, as the common herpes symptoms can be different in the different genders. This article focuses specifically on herpes symptoms in women.

Since men and women are obviously built differently, it is only natural that diseases will affect them differently, particularly those that affect the genital area. Women are four times more likely to contract herpes than men, simply because of their physical makeup. The changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle can also make a woman more susceptible to this particular STD. The disease may progress differently in women as well.

For anyone contracting herpes, the first outbreak is the worst. However, herpes symptoms in women can be far more extreme, particularly during that first outbreak. Since a woman has more mucus membrane in the genital area than a man, she can suffer a wider range of lesions over a greater area. This in turn causes more pain and discomfort.

During the first herpes outbreak, women are also more contagious than men. They can experience blisters not only in the genital region, but also on skin that is nearby, such as the buttocks. The result of this expansion of the disease means that it is even more infectious and causes even more pain.

Swelling of groin lymph nodes is another common herpes symptom in women, as is burning during urination. As if the lesions weren?t bad enough, these two extra symptoms add to the discomfort, particularly during the first episode. Some women experience further complications leading to meningitis which affects the brain.

Because a woman can experience lesions that are completely hidden from sight, within her vagina, it is quite common for herpes symptoms in women to be misdiagnosed. The herpes symptoms in women that are very different from the common symptoms found in men include pain in the pelvis and painful urination. These symptoms are all too often diagnosed as a yeast or bladder infection and the woman may be given antibiotics that do nothing against the herpes virus.

Herpes symptoms in women differ from those in men. Common herpes symptoms in women include pain on urination, pelvic pain, lesions or blisters on the genital area, inside the vagina and even the cervix as well as possible outbreaks on the buttocks and surrounding area. The disease can be much more severe in women, as well.

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Herpes 101 - An Introduction To The Herpes Simplex Virus

                

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There is often great confusion when it comes to herpes. Just the word "herpes" often conjures up images of a particularly nasty sexually transmitted disease. But did you know that herpes actually stems from a virus known as the herpes simplex virus? And were you aware, that the chances are that you have already caught it at some stage during your life? In fact, statistics show that around 85% of the world's population has been infected, and it is in fact the hardest virus to control known to man. However, this is often where the confusion stems from. You see, there are two strains of the virus, known as herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2).

Herpes simplex 1 is the most common strain and is the cause of cold sores and fever blisters that appear around the mouth, lips and gums. Now everyone's heard of a cold sore, but did you know that it is in fact oral herpes. Despite around 85% of the population being infected with HSV-1, not all people will develop cold sores or lesions around the mouth. This is because each person's immune system is unique and many are able to suppress an outbreak. Instead, the virus lies dormant, although a carrier will still be able to pass the virus on under certain conditions.

The second strand of the virus, herpes simplex 2, is the virus responsible for genital herpes. Genital herpes is one of the most prevalent STDs, and more worryingly, research shows that there has been 32% rise in the U.S alone between 1978 and 1990. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 out of 5 American teenagers and adults is infected with HSV-2. The symptoms of genital herpes usually occur within 2 weeks of contracting the virus. The area infected can include the genitals, rectum, buttocks, thighs, or any other part of the body where the virus could have entered through broken skin. Small red bumps appear first which develop into itchy blisters. Other common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, difficulty urinating, vaginal discharge, and swollen glands in the groin area.

The symptoms usually last 1-2 weeks. Once infected, HSV remains in the nerve cells of your body for life, and outbreaks (recurrence) can occur several times a year. Despite there still being no cure, scientists are confident that a vaccination will be developed in the next 5 years. However, an effective treatment to reduce the pain and recurrence of symptoms is Acyclovir (Zovirax), which is an antiviral medication. This can be taken in an ointment form, liquid, orally, or even intravenously depending on the severity of the outbreak. Always consult your doctor before taking any new course of medication.

An old clich? is that prevention is better than cure, and this certainly applies to herpes. Never engage in oral sex if your partner has either mouth herpes or genital herpes. Never share towels, cutlery or a toothbrush with an infected person. Always practice safe sex. Using a condom can significantly reduce the risk of transmission, although it is by no means 100% effective, since it may not cover all infected areas. Valtrex, recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration, may offer the best hope to sufferers at the present time. It can significantly reduce the chance of transmission, although the person infected must take it continuously.

Caroline Smith is an author and regular contributor to http://www.about-herpes.com - An educational resource with information on genital herpes, cold sores, shingles and other diseases caused by the herpes simplex virus.