Question 1

can you pass down vaginal herpes vertically?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, which is why if you have ever had a herpes outbreak, to tell your doctor if you get pregnant. You will need to be on suppressive medication starting at 36 weeks to avoid transmission to the baby. Also, if you are having a herpes outbreak at the time of labor, c-section is recommended.

Question 2

what complications can vaginal herpes cause?

Accepted Answer

Many things: This is too long an explanation for a small box here.  But 1) other sexually transmitted infections.  2) newborn infection if pregnant.  3) bladder problems. 4) meningitis and lastly but not the end of the list really 5) rectal inflammation (proctitis).

Question 3

how can i tell if i have have vaginal herpes?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: Both blood tests and lesional tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 4

what can you use for vaginal herpes to ease the pain?

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Ibuprofen: Antiinflammatories like Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) may help some with the pain, and Acyclovir can reduce the severity of the outbreak, and decrease the duration, if started early enough. This requires a prescription, but is well tolerated with few side effects. It can also be taken to reduce the frequency of recurrences.

Question 5

is there any testing that can determine when you got vaginal herpes?

Accepted Answer

HSV-2: Yes, there are blood tests your physician can order to look for HSV-2, or the strain of Herpes Simplex Virus that causes genital herpes.

Question 6

i'm pretty sure i have vaginal herpes and may have had in the past but they've never been an issue. the last 3 days have been agony. is there any over?

Accepted Answer

Genital herpes?: Something doesn't compute. Only initial herpes, i.e. the first infection, is likely to cause "agony". Maybe not herpes before, but now a new infection? But several other possibilities as well. The only way to get answers is to see a doctor in person, preferably one with lots of experience in herpes and other STDs. Do it ASAP, sooner the better for accurate herpes diagnosis and effective treatment.

Question 7

is it possible to have vaginal herpes but not oral herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yep: The two items are related but they do live in different locations.  So you can have one without the other.

Question 8

does anal or vaginal herpes hurt?

Accepted Answer

Both do: Vulvar herpes stings and burns more than anal herpes which initially tends to itch before emerging. Itching is the beginning of the pain response.

Question 9

would vaginal herpes and batholiths cyst look the same?

Accepted Answer

No: A Bartholin's cyst is a nodule and herpes would be grouped blisters.

Question 10

so not ok. mad. got vaginal herpes diagnosed. so question, i need help girls--what do i tell hiim!?

Accepted Answer

Disclosing Herpes: Here are a few tips.

1. Got herpes? Get a blood test to prove which herpes virus it is.
2. Know that facts.  74% of americans have herpes type one and 26% of american's have type two.
3.  Up to 90% of people with herpes do not have outbreaks. Everyone must get tested.
4. Contagiousness can be found even if you do not have an outbreak..And that goes for "him" as well.

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