What are the hazards of having genital herpes? Is there a difference between primary and recurrent genital herpes

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease, mainly caused by the herpes simplex virus. But genital herpes has a certain incubation period, as the incubation period delays the optimal treatment time.

Is there a difference between primary and recurrent genital herpes?

Primary Genital Herpes

Primary genital herpes is mainly the first onset of the virus, which infects the anal mucosa, oral mucosa, vaginal mucosa, etc. After about 5 days of infection, there are obvious symptoms. It is found that the patient has herpes on the labia vaginalis, urethral opening, cervix, buttocks, and thighs. Primary lesions generally have a latent period of 2 to 7 days, with red papules appearing in the upper body, which are relatively small but have a noticeable itching sensation. Pustules appear around 3 days, and after the rupture of the pustules, erosion and scabbing occur, accompanied by pain. The ruptured part gradually merges, and the patient has general weakness, muscle pain, high fever, headache, and inguinal lymphadenopathy

Recurrent Genital Herpes

Recurrent, as the name suggests, refers to a re infection after the condition is cured, or a re outbreak of the condition that has not been completely cured. The patient may experience blisters in the affected area, with obvious pain and itching, and then gradually form pustules. When the pustules break, they will form ulcers and erosion, redness and pain, and eventually scab and heal.

What are the hazards of having genital herpes?

1. Couples can infect each other

When women suffer from genital herpes, it can be accompanied by headaches, high fever, and general discomfort. When infected with herpes, ulcers can appear in the patient's mouth or reproductive area. Once infected, they will develop around 10 days later and continue for many years.

2. Can cause psychological barriers

Because genital herpes can recur, it increases the psychological burden on patients. In addition, there is a concern that the virus may be transmitted to sexual partners, leading to a refusal to engage in sexual activity, which can affect sexual ability and family harmony, and even trigger depression. Patients can choose medication application or fumigation under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine to prevent the recurrence of the disease.

3. Reduce eugenics and fertility rates

Genital herpes is highly contagious. After infection in women, genital herpes affects eugenics and fertility, causing intrauterine and neonatal infections, causing intrauterine miscarriage and severe sequelae, and even affecting the development of the fetal central nervous system.