Question 1

in what way is gential herpes passed on?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex: Most cases of genital herpes are due to herpes simplex virus -2  (hsv-2).  Hsv -2 can be spread through vaginal, anal ; oral sex. The herpes simplex virus-1 can spread to the genitals by mouth to genital contact or genital to genital contact.

Question 2

what's the only ways to catch gential herpes?

Accepted Answer

Only by sex: ONLY by sex with a partner with herpes. Either genital sex, usually resulting herpes due to HSV2; or oral to genital, with herpes due to HSV1. However, new GH often first appears in monogamous, faithful couples. The infected person can be infected for years, and first develops symptoms that seem like a new infection. Or the other partner has it, doesn't know, and transmission finally occurred.

Question 3

is mrkh genetic?

Accepted Answer

MRKH syndrome: Etiology unknown, although postulated to be both genetic & environmental. There is incomplete development of the mullerian duct which develops into the female reproductive organs.

Question 4

what can i put on my gential herpes?

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Genital herpes: Topical zovirax (acyclovir) ointment. Also frequent outbreaks can be suppressed with antiviral systemic therapy that your doctor can prescribe.

Question 5

symptoms of gential herpes in women?

Accepted Answer

Ulcerated lesion: Typically you will see multiple open lesion on the external genitals that may be weeping and eventually crust over.  These lesions are typically painful.  Often times you may notice flu-like symptoms about 1-2 weeks prior to the genital lesions.

Question 6

how do people spread gential herpes?

Accepted Answer

SEX: By vaginal, oral sex and contact with infected genital direct or indirectly in any possible way.

Question 7

stages and symptoms of gential herpes?

Accepted Answer

Stages of herpes: Herpes stages:  1. Prodrome - tingly, funny skin feeling, 2. Early redness 3.  Small blisters  4. Swelling  5. Wet ulcers  6. dry crust  7.  Healing scabs  8.No symptoms, but still living in you, waiting to reappear.

Question 8

can a man not have kids of they get kicked in their gential area by a horse?

Accepted Answer

See pcp: If you are concerned, you should see your doctor to evaluate your testicles. You can also have your sperm tested for motility and approximate numbers of sperm in your ejaculate, then you will know if you're able to be a dad.

Question 9

what do you suggest if i'm diagnosed w/ gential herpes but im not sure if i have it ?

Accepted Answer

Herpes test: A herpes test can determine if a patient has herpes or not.  It can be done with a blood test or with a viral culture if there is an active lesion a doctor can perform the testing on.

Question 10

i've just been tested positive for gential hereps. not happy.. so now im wondering how long its in your system before you get an outbreak?

Accepted Answer

Unpredictable: Outbreaks are unpredictable. You should tell your sex partners of your infection as infection may be transmitted even without an obvious outbreak.

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