Don’t say you don’t know the dangers of genital herpes!

Genital herpes is an inflammatory, recurrent sexually transmitted disease mainly caused by the herpes simplex virus invading the skin and mucous membranes of the genital area. Both men and women may experience this disease. So what are the dangers of genital herpes?

1. Cause infertility

This disease can affect women's reproductive function, leading to pregnancy problems after artificial abortion and male infertility. The positive HSV-2 antibodies in women with cervical cancer indicate that this virus is closely related to cancer. Genital herpes virus is closely related to the occurrence of cervical cancer. According to research, the positive rate of HSV-2 antibodies in cervical cancer patients is significantly higher than that in the normal population. Genital herpes is an important factor leading to infertility after induced abortion. In addition, genital herpes is often mixed with other sexually transmitted diseases, such as gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, syphilis, genital warts, vaginal candidiasis, Trichomonas, etc. Therefore, it is recommended that patients should pay great attention during the treatment process.

2. Cause complications

Genital herpes can cause a series of complications such as disseminated herpes, herpes meningitis, prostatitis, proctitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and spinal nerve root disease. If the body is infected and relapses due to trauma, high fever, allergies, menstruation, etc., it may cause complications such as lumbar neuritis, myelitis, radiating pain in the buttocks and lower limbs, and bladder paralysis. Therefore, it is recommended that patients with genital herpes should pay attention to daily personal hygiene and cleanliness. It is best to seek medical attention in a timely manner and follow the doctor's requirements to avoid the occurrence of other diseases.

3. Prone to relapse

There are many triggers, mostly colds, fever, getting angry, frequent sexual intercourse, and fatigue.

4. Cause psychological barriers

Psychologically speaking, the occurrence and recurrence of genital herpes will cause a heavy mental burden on patients, resulting in psychological disorders such as fear of cancer, fear of infecting sexual partners, avoidance of sexual life with sexual partners, refusal to interact with the opposite sex, leading to sexual dysfunction, affecting family harmony, and even causing depression. It is recommended that patients maintain a good attitude, receive relevant treatment as early as possible, and family members should pay certain attention during the treatment process and not put pressure on the patients.

5. Infection

The disease poses a threat to the health of newborns and causes infection. Because the cells' immune function is not yet fully mature, it can easily lead to the death of newborns. The disease will relapse, relapse again within a year, multiple times in the first year, and gradually decrease in the second year. After relapse, the symptoms are generally mild, there is no lymph node enlargement, and the course of the disease is short. Causes relapse