Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a highly infectious and unpleasant virus. Caused by the herpes simplex virus, genital herpes symptoms include red sores and watery blisters, which can sometimes take weeks to heal. While some people are lucky enough to be largely unaffected by the virus, others may find themselves vulnerable to frequent outbreaks of uncomfortable and unsightly symptoms.

Although there is no cure for herpes, the outlook for patients is not as frightening as it may at first seem. By using effective genital herpes treatment, such as Famvir and Valtrex, you can treat any symptoms that appear and push the virus into an inactive state, to the point which it becomes dormant and rarely problematic.

What exactly is genital herpes?

Genital herpes is one of the conditions caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are 2 strains of the herpes virus, HSV-1 and HSV-2; both can cause genital herpes if you become infected, although HSV-1 is less virulent and can cause more minor symptoms such as cold sores.

Everyone is affected differently by the herpes virus. Some people experience genital herpes symptoms days after they are infected and may experience regular outbreaks, 4 - 5 times a year or more in some cases. Others however, may never fully develop symptoms. Approximately 80% of herpes sufferers don’t know they have the virus. It may be months or years before these people are troubled by the virus and will need to seek a genital herpes treatment.

How do people become infected with herpes?

People normally contract the virus through unprotected sexual intercourse. Herpes is highly contagious and is passed on via skin to skin contact; it can be passed on if you touch an area where genital herpes symptoms are present. This means that you can catch herpes without having penetrative sex. Oral sex or even touching an infected genital area could cause you to become infected with the virus.

What are the symptoms?

The symptoms are usually worst during the first outbreak. Genital herpes symptoms can last for up to 20 days; however, recovery time can significantly be decreased if you use an anti-viral genital herpes treatment. These symptoms include:

• Painful watery red blisters
• Skin ulcers
• Vaginal discharge
• Pain during urination
• Fever

Later outbreaks tend to be less severe, but the symptoms can still be uncomfortable and an anti-viral genital herpes treatments should still be used. These symptoms include:

• Red sores
• Blisters and ulceration
• A tingling or burning sensation around your genitals

What causes an outbreak of genital herpes symptoms?

While the virus will remain inactive most of the time, it can be re-activated, causing new genital herpes symptoms to appear. It’s not known exactly what causes an outbreak to occur, but there are several trigger factors which have been identified. These include:

• Tiredness and fatigue
• Anxiety and stress
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Direct sun exposure to your genitals
• Friction around your genital area

Isn’t there a cure?

Unfortunately there is no cure for genital herpes, if you become infected, the virus will always remain in your system. While that prospect may seem daunting, many people with genital herpes are rarely troubled by it. Genital herpes symptoms and their recurrence decreases over time, and with effective genital herpes treatment, the virus can be pushed into a dormant state.

What prescription genital herpes treatments are there?

121doc offers 2 powerful treatments for genital herpes. Valtrex and Famvir are effective at tackling the symptoms of herpes, reducing discomfort, and forcing the virus back into an inactive state.

Valtrex is an anti-viral medication which treats the symptoms of a full outbreak, providing relief within 24 hours. It can destroy the full symptoms within 5 - 10 days.

This genital herpes treatment can stop an outbreak before it’s barely begun. Take 1 tablet as soon as the first signs appear to stop the virus in its tracks within 24 hours. Famvir can also be taken in a low daily dose if you experience frequent outbreaks of herpes.