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| *Women health>>>Genital Herpes |
Is Genital Herpes really as bad as people think? |
I'm just wondering because I read that as many as 70% of people with Genital Herpes don't know they have it and don't have any symptoms. So if someone has it but never has any symptoms and it doesn't cause any other problems, is it really that big of a deal? The reason that I'm asking this is because most people have oral herpes (usually acquired in childhood) and people don't make a big deal about it, and most people don't have any major problems from it. Is genital herpes really a bad thing or is it just considered worse because it's transmitted sexually? Herpes simplex is a viral infection caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV), one of the herpesviridae. There are two types of Herpes Simplex Virus: HSV Type 1 and HSV Type 2. The ways in which herpes infections manifest themselves vary tremendously amoung individuals. Although the HSV-1 virus is traditionally associated with the orofacial infection, more cases of genital infection with HSV-1 are now being seen. When a person discovers he or she has genital herpes, it can have a dramatic effect on that person's mental well-being and sexual behavior. The impact of genital herpes included: partial or complete cessation of sexual activity total or partial loss of interest in sex decreased sexual pleasure sex life more inhibited and less spontaneous anxiety related to sexual desirability increased masturbation increased depression The long-term effects of herpes are not well known, but the blisters may leave scars, and historically it was thought to contribute to the risk of cervical cancer in women. Subsequently, another virus, human papillomavirus (HPV), has been shown to be a primary cause of cervical cancer in women. Additionally, people with herpes are at a higher risk of HIV transmission because of open blisters. In newborns, however, herpes can cause serious damage: death, neurological damage, mental retardation, and blindness. Currently, there is no viable cure for herpes. Source(s): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/herpes... Depends on your immune system. Having oral herpes is pretty good protection against genital herpes, just like chicken pox vaccine gave protection against the smallpox. type "genital herpes" in google images http://images.google.com and you tell me if its good or bad It can be very painful. Believe it or not, it is possible to get Herpes simplex from someone with a fever blister that gives you oral sex! Yes it is bad, you do not want to get this disease! Not necessarily, but it can be. It can be very painful and can even make you sterile. Wrap it up. |
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