Question 1

could genital herpes cause problems during pregnancy?

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Yes: If it is the first outbreak then there is a risk to the fetus, regardless of the type of delivery. A congenital infection can have devastating effects including mental retardation and blindness. Any woman who is suspected of herpes in pregnancy should be treated with antiviral medication and have a c-section. Women who have know history of herpes should be treated medically starting at 36 weeks.

Question 2

what problems can genital herpes type 2 cause for a newborn?

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Death or disability: The fetus is ge nerally protected by fetal membranesfrom exposure during pregnancy.During delivery, the newborn can acquire the virus as it is shead from the genital walls.Some will have skin leasions(blisters), but a more devistating problem occurs as the germ migrates to the brain to cause encephalitis.Death or major disability are possibile.Ob's opt for cs delivery if possible to avoid this.

Question 3

which problems can genital herpes (herpes simplex ii) cause for a newborn baby?

Accepted Answer

Death or disability: The fetus is ge nerally protected by fetal membranesfrom exposure during pregnancy.During delivery, the newborn can acquire the virus as it is shead from the genital walls.Some will have skin leasions(blisters), but a more devistating problem occurs as the germ migrates to the brain to cause encephalitis.Death or major disability are possibile.Ob's opt for cs delivery if possible to avoid this.

Question 4

i have mdd and generalized anxiety disorder. what chemically causes these problems and can it cause a genital herpes outbreak?

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Uncertain: Although monoamines (seritonin, norepinephrine and dopamine) have been theoretically implicated there is no proof of their direct role.  Genetic predispositions, life experiences and other factors all seem to be important, but no unifying cause has yet been determined.  The role of anxiety in outbreaks of herpes simplex eruptions (oral, genital, etc.) is also unclear although may be one factor.

Question 5

what causes genital herpes?

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A virus: Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. It can occur when you have unprotected sex with a partner that has herpes and is actively shedding the virus. The tricky part is that people can shed virus without having any symptoms. Condoms help prevent the transmission.

Question 6

what causes my genital herpes to flare up?

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Herpes: If we knew this reason we would both be very famous.  Most people have no outbreaks with herpes infection and some have recurring outbreaks without much evidence of why. But, if you are not taking something to prevent your outbreaks i would advise you find an expert and get care from them. You should not be having outbreaks or flare ups. This can usually be prevented.

Question 7

could innactive herpes cause genital herpes?

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Yes: Even if a person who has a herpes simplex virus does not have active lesions they can still transmit the virus through a process called viral shedding.

Question 8

can masturbation cause genital herpes?

Accepted Answer

No: No you have to come in contact with someone who has herpes.

Question 9

help please. could genital herpes cause herpes on the mouth?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Transmission: Herpes simplex virus (hsv) has two types: type i generally infects the mouth and produces "fever blisters".  Type ii more commonly is genital.  However, performing oral sex on someone infected with hsv i or ii  can result in oral herpes.  There are blood tests that can quickly determine if you've been infected with either strain.  Antivirals help to reduce shedding and infection.

Question 10

do genital herpes cause constant bleeding?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Although genital herpes outbreaks can certainly cause a little bleeding from the lesions, it generally is not a constant bleeding in most cases.Is this your first time with the vaginal sores? Have you had a doctor look at them and confirm genital herpes? If not you definitely need to get checked out.  If it is genital herpes there are medications that can help but you need to discuss with your doc.

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