About Genital Herpes and Treatment for Genital Herpes April 11, 2009
Genital herpes is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease. The cause of genital herpes is a strain of herpes simplex virus (HSV), which enters your body through small breaks in your skin or mucous membranes. The aim of this information is to improve understanding of what genital herpes is and what it means, so that it is easier to live with.
Treatment - Can herpes be Cured for Good?
Treatment for genital herpes only ensures rapid healing of the eruptions and decreases the chances of viral shedding. Treatment’s usually recommended for a first episode, aiming to relieve pain and prevent the virus from spreading. The standard, effective and specific treatment for genital herpes is antiviral therapy, which is usually in tablet form. If you are coping well and your outbreaks are not too frequent, you and your doctor may agree that episodic treatment is the most appropriate option. Famciclovir has been shown to reduce the time that outbreaks last when used as episodic treatment.
Outbreaks
Outbreaks can occur within weeks or months of each other. It is difficult to avoid outbreaks of Genital Herpes. By avoiding sex when the signs of herpes are present, and by using condoms with sexual partners between outbreaks, the chance of passing on herpes may be reduced. A person who experiences recurrent genital herpes should try to get to know the pattern of their outbreaks and pursue immediateanti-viral treatment for genital herpes at the first sign of symptoms.
Genital herpes is common, affecting both men and women. While genital herpes is not a dangerous disease, it is a nuisance for victims and can cause emotional trauma. The only way to prevent genital herpes is to avoid contact with infected persons.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this post is provided for your general information only. I do not give medical advice or engage in the practice of medicine. I, under no circumstances recommend particular treatment for specific individuals and in all cases recommend that you consult your physician or local treatment center before pursuing any course of treatment.