NEWS FROM WORLD: Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Female Genital Herpes Answers

Genital herpes in women can be much harder to detect than in men. The HSV-2 virus has no cure, but with proper management may be all but eradicated.

We will attempt to bring to light some of these in the following text.

What is Female Genital Herpes? Also referred to as HSV-II, it finds its home in the sacral ganglion region located at the base of the spine.

From there, it recurs in the genital area in the form of blisters or pimple like pustules. These lesions form, break and scab until completely healed.

Breakouts do vary in length of time and severity usually lasting anywhere from 10-14 days. The first outbreak is commonly the most painful and longest lasting and subsequent breakouts can happen weeks or months after.

Your initial herpes breakout will usually occur between 3 and 30 days after your initial contact with the virus. Breakouts will appear in women around the vaginal or rectal areas and sometimes will develop in the uterus.

Some people experience flu like symptoms or glandular swelling in more severe cases. Although there is no cure as of yet, breakouts tend to become less frequent and severe as time progresses.

It is important to note that although this is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), Female Genital Herpes can be transmitted in other ways besides vaginal or anal intercourse.

All sexual contact can result in the transmission of the herpes virus; mouth to mouth contact, mouth to genital contact and "adult toys"."

A person can be infected without outward signs i.e., blisters or scabbing on the already infected partner. Genital herpes sores are often mistaken for a simple "pimple" when in fact they are a herpes blister and people unwittingly infect an unsuspecting partner.

HSV-II can also be transmitted from mother to child during birth and if an outbreak is present the physician may opt for a cesarean birth.

Although there are no cures for HSV-II there are a myriad of prescription, over the counter and herbal remedies available to shorten outbreaks and quell the pain.

A good diet and reduction of mental stress are two of the best ways to combat breakouts and lessening severity. Many of these treatment ideas can be found in any number of books or research materials.

Diagnosis of Female Genital Herpes is done most commonly in two ways: physician performed tests or first hand inspection.

Tests for HSV-II antibodies can be performed by a physician to confirm infection. Visual confirmation of genital herpes via outward signs and presence of blisters or lesions can also give positive confirmation of the virus.

Genital ulcers can be found in both men and women, but transmission can be lowered with use of latex condoms.

The virus remember, can be transmitted by a partner that does not have any outward signs and any infected person showing outward signs should abstain from sex for at least one after an outbreak.

We hope we have shed a bit more light on the subject of Female Genital Herpes and encourage you to investigate further.

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JB Harrison is a well known herpes researcher and he brings a wealth of knowledge regarding herpes and cold sore remedies, prevention and decreasing breakout tips. Visit: http://www.CopingWithHerpes.com for great herpes information and http://www.CopingWithHerpes.com/female-genital-herpes for more great tips on female genital herpes symptoms

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