What are the consequences of genital herpes?
What are the consequences of genital herpes?
Genital (sexual) herpes is prettyA common disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is transmitted sexually and is observed in about 20% of the adult population of the planet. Herpes is not fatal, but is very dangerous for its complications.
Treatment of genital herpes
If the herpes virus enters the bloodstream of a person,completely get rid of it will not succeed. It is necessary to suppress outbreaks of the symptoms of the disease with the help of antiviral drugs. Such drugs can relieve the patient's condition for a long time. Usually, doctors prescribe to the patient one of the three main drugs for the treatment of herpes - Famvir, Zovirax or Valtrex. They are all available in the form of tablets and differ in cost and duration of action. Treatment can be intermittent or overwhelming. Intermittent treatment consists in taking an antiviral drug for 2-5 days. If outbreaks of herpes are repeated too often, doctors recommend a regular (daily) intake of antiviral drugs. This method of therapy reduces the number of outbreaks by 70-80% and reduces the risk of transmission of the herpes virus to the sexual partner. Consequences of genital herpes
As a rule, genital herpes is notthreat to human life. However, this infection causes discomfort and psychological stress, which manifests itself in the appearance of a state of anxiety, a violation of awareness of safety and intimacy, and underestimation of self-esteem. A few years after herpes infection, local complications may appear: the mucous membranes of the genital organs, the formation of bleeding cracks and lesions of the mucous membrane of the entrance to the vagina. Some patients experience pain in the perineum, in the lower abdomen and in the lumbar region. If the pain is too long, the libido begins to decrease. The lack of treatment of the virus can have serious consequences. During pregnancy, women can transmit herpes to their fetus. As a result, a child can develop serious or even fatal infections. If a woman has herpes outbreaks in the third trimester of pregnancy, most likely the gynecologist will recommend a cesarean section. In addition, women who have genital herpes have an increased risk of contracting HIV. The list of complications of this disease is far from small. The consequences of genital herpes affect the most diverse parts of the human body, they differ in the degree of danger and complexity. That's why you can not ignore this virus. When the first symptoms appear, you should immediately consult a doctor.
