Reoccuring Genital Herpes

by John Bear

Someone with recurrent genital herpes (HSV2) will usually have 4 to 5 outbreaks a year. They can happen often or once in a while. Many people notice that the herpes outbreaks lessen in frequency and severity as they grow older.

What can start a genital herpes outbreak

Several factors may cause the herpes virus to become active again. Trigger factors will vary from one person to another person, and usually can't be avoided. Some outbreak triggers are believed to be the menstrual cycle, stress, sexual intercourse, injury, another illness (especially with fever), surgical trauma, steroidal medication (eg, asthma medication), and unhealthy diet.

When can herpes be contagious

Even if you don't see or feel any symptoms, you can still acquire the active herpes simplex virus in your body.

How can you reduce the spread of herpes

Genital herpes simplex virus can still be spread to a sex partner even if you have no symptoms. Most of the new cases of genital herpes are caught from someone who has an active herpes infection, with no symptoms. So, if you've ever had genital herpes, it is important to always practice safer sex so as to not infect your partner.

What this means is that you should not have vaginal, oral, or anal sex with uninfected partners when you have active symptoms, such as sores or blisters. You should wait until they are totally healed. Between outbreaks, use a condom during sex. Neither of these methods is always perfect, but they will help prevent the spread of genital herpes.

What else can you do to help relieve the discomfort of an outbreak

As well as taking your medicine as your doctor prescribes, you should try to:...

Keep the genital area clean and dry
Wear loose-fitting clothes
Place a cool or lukewarm cloth on the affected herpes area
Be sure not to touch the affected area
If you do touch the affected area, wash your hands with warm water and soap immediately

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