Herpes And Pregnancy

Herpes and Pregnancy

Genital Herpes And Pregnancy: This is by far one of my favorite topics.  Not because I think herpes and pregnancy is a great mix (they're not), but because there is so much fear and misinformation out there it's nice to be able to have positive, valuable and accurate information.  Stop the insanity! I cannot tell you how many e-mails I receive or comments I read where women just diagnosed with vaginal herpes whose partners are negative, are told by their Doctors that it will be impossible to have unprotected sex (and thus incur the cost and stress of invitro fertilization treatments), and that there is a 100% chance of a scheduled C-section to protect the baby.  And I am here right … [Read more...]

Herpes Blisters; Herpes Sores

Herpes Blisters | Herpes Sores

I get quite a few e-mails each week about what exactly herpes sores or herpes blisters feel like, what they look like, and how to tell the difference between any other genital type sore or blister.  I wish I had an exact answer for you but I think I can narrow it down. Herpes Blisters: The difficult thing with HSV2 is that the symptoms of herpes can vary so much from person to person.  While it is quite possible to have a rash that includes a cluster of smaller blisters, in my experience (and it is my blog!), 80% of my outbreaks consist of a single blister or sore.  I can feel it a few days before it's arrival.  The skin or the mucous membrane becomes extremely sensitive to the touch … [Read more...]

Genital Herpes Symptoms In Women

Genital Herpes Symptoms Women

I would like to go through some of the exact genital herpes symptoms in women and what you can expect with the female symptoms of herpes. Genital Herpes Symptoms In Women: After any warning signs of an oncoming outbreak, it is quite possible you can expect the usual herpes sores.    The blisters or sores will most often appear exactly where you would have had any itching and/or burning and will quite often appear over and over again in the same spot.   This is not always the case and it is important to note that IF you develop a new site, it does not mean that you spread the disease to yourself or that this means you will have even more outbreaks. The virus will take the path of … [Read more...]