Outbreaks of Genital Herpes Happen Often Enough
On average, someone with recurrent genital herpes (HSV2) will have 4 to 5 outbreaks a year. They can happen often or once in a while. Many people notice that the outbreaks lessen in frequency and severity with time.
What can trigger an outbreak?
Trigger factors may cause the virus to become active again. Trigger factors vary from person to person and usually can’t be avoided. Some triggers are believed to be the menstrual cycle, stress, sexual intercourse, injury, another illness (especially with fever), surgical trauma, steroidal medication (eg, asthma medication), and poor diet.
When is herpes contagious?
When the virus is active, even if you don’t see or feel any symptoms.
How can I reduce the spread of herpes?
Genital herpes can still be spread to a sex partner even when you have no symptoms. Most new cases of genital herpes are caught from someone who has an active herpes infection with no symptoms. So, if you’ve ever had genital herpes, it is important to always practice safer sex.
This means you should not have vaginal, oral, or anal sex with uninfected partners when you have active symptoms, such as sores. You should wait until they are completely healed. Between outbreaks, use a condom during sex. Neither of these methods is perfect, but they will help prevent the spread of herpes.
What else can I do to help relieve the discomfort of an outbreak?
In addition to taking your medicine as your doctor prescribes, you should:
· Keep the genital area clean and dry
· Wear loose-fitting clothing
· Place a cool or lukewarm cloth on the area of blisters
· Do not to touch the affected area
· If you do accidentally touch the affected area, wash your hands with warm water and soap immediately
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