Question 1

why does some genital herpes hurt?

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation: All forms of herpes can cause a burning stinging type of pain. Herpes viruses are stored in nerve cell bodies and when activated cause irritation of the nerves causing pain.

Question 2

could genital herpes sores change over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Genital herpes sores can change over time, generally lessening in severity of symptoms, area of involvement, and rapidity of improvement with each outbreak.

Question 3

what are home remedies to heal genital herpes sores?

Accepted Answer

Time: They will heal with time, a protective cream may speed the process though. Make sure you are the only one using the cream and that you don't use elsewhere as potentially could spread it.

Question 4

how big are genital herpes sores?  what are they filled with?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: Usually appear as small, few to several in number, redish blister-like bumps. They contain the virus.You can google pictures of that is helpful.

Question 5

is it likely genital herpes can be spread when there are no sores?

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Possible.: Depends how active the virus is. You may not see or feel certain signs or symptoms. Protection and or prophylactic should be used in addition to antiviral medications.

Question 6

when u get genital herpes why i get this fishy odor is it from the sores or something else?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Whenever there is any change in the vagina from any infection, the vaginal discharge composition and balance changes. This makes it easier to get Bacterial Vaginosis which causes the fishy odor.

Question 7

how to know if one has genital herpes only not oral if there were never sores or lesions on genitals?

Accepted Answer

Blood test: There are blood tests for both HSV 1 and 2. Genital infection is usually caused by HSV 2. Lack of genital lesions does not rule out HSV 2 infection. It would be prudent to consult your doctor for proper testing.

Question 8

i have been recently diagnosed with genital herpes.  how did i get this when my partner has no lesions or whatsoever? it is only i who have the sores.

Accepted Answer

Viral shedding : It is possible to shed the virus through intact skin.If one has a history of genital herpes, it can be contagious without an open or obvious lesion.

Question 9

are genital sores and genital herpes the same?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: The virus that causes genital herpes (herpes simplex 2) is a different variant of the herpes virus that causes oral herpers (simplex 1).  

However, some research has indicated herpes simplex 1 can cause genital herpes but the degree of involvement seems to be less than in a herpes simplex 2 virus infection.

Question 10

could i have genital herpes from cold sores?

Accepted Answer

In a word, yes: Most associate type 1 with lesions near the lips and type 2 with genital lesions. However, either type can be found at both locations. Transfer of the germ to a specific site is an active process and germs can be shedding from a site with no visible sores.

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