Symptoms and prevention measures of genital herpes in women

Female genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted disease that is widely distributed and spreads rapidly. It often occurs in people with a history of unclean sexual intercourse. So what are the symptoms of genital herpes in women? How to prevent it?

Symptoms of genital herpes in women

On average, about 4-5 days after infection, the affected area of ​​the vulva will first feel a burning sensation, followed by the development of papules in groups, which may be one or more clusters, followed by the formation of blisters. After a few days, it develops into a pustule, which then breaks to form an erosion or shallow ulcer, causing pain. It eventually scabs and heals on its own. The course of the disease is about 2-3 weeks.

Female genital herpes is often seen on the labia majora and minora, clitoris, mons pubis, cervix, and also at the urethral opening. Primary genital herpes is often accompanied by general discomfort, low fever, headache and other systemic symptoms, and local swollen lymph nodes. The disease often recurs. Recurrent genital herpes is milder than primary one, causes less damage, and often has no systemic symptoms.

How to prevent genital herpes in women:

The experts from the Gynecology Diagnosis and Treatment Center of Zhengzhou Modern Gynecology Hospital finally reminded everyone that if you have genital herpes, you should go to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible. In addition, you should also pay attention to the following:

(1) Ask your partner to use a condom every time you have sex to prevent infection.

(2) In rare cases, the herpes virus can also be transmitted through contact with the vaginal secretions of an infected person, so remember to wash your hands immediately after contact with the affected area.

(3) Babies may be infected with the virus through an infected birth canal during birth, which may lead to serious illness. Therefore, once the patient becomes pregnant, she should inform the doctor in time.