If you have an outbreak of vaginal herpes it can be a vey worrying experience, the symptoms of the virus include the appearance of bumps, blisters or sores on the lips and in side of the vagina, these symptoms also appear on several other areas of the genitals including the buttocks, clitoris, vulva and labia.
Some women also experience pain whilst urinating and a watery discharge as a result of this condition.
The good news about herpes is that is does not cause any long term health problems, but people who have weak immune systems can experience periods of herpes for a longer time than the average person.
If a woman has an out break of herpes during pregnancy she will need to be monitored closely, this is because there is a risk that the virus can be transmitted to the unborn child. However this increases the risk of premature delivery.
However the risk of transmitting herpes to the unborn baby only arises if the expectant woman is having her first ever episode of herpes outbreak during this pregnancy.
When a baby catches herpes from their mother during pregnancy they develop neonatal herpes. Roughly half of the babies that are born with this condition die or suffer neurological damage. These babies are very likely to develop other problems such as eye problems, severe rashes and encephalitis. However if the baby is treated immediately its chances of survival increase.
Vaginal herpes that occurs during pregnancy can be very dangerous to the unborn baby, if you think you are suffering from the symptoms of this virus whether during pregnancy or not, you should seek medical advice immediately. A doctor can diagnose the virus and recommend the best treatment.
In this article we discussed vaginal herpes, keep on exploring this site for more information on herpes.
