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Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease. It is a very common disease — around 50 million people living in the United States have genital herpes. It is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. There are basically two types of herpes viruses that can cause herpes. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) mainly causes oral herpes (cold sores). Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) tragically causes genital herpes.

Even though HSV-1 causes the majority of oral herpes cases and HSV-2 causes the majority of genital herpes cases, both of these viruses can cause oral herpes, genital herpes, or both.

Once a person gets genital herpes, it stays in his/her body for life.

What happens if someone has an attack of genital herpes?

With recurrent genital herpes simplex virus, symptoms can come and go. When symptoms appear from time to time, it is called a “herpes outbreak.” Between outbreaks, when the virus is not present on the skin surface, the herpes virus is inactive and when reactivated, it travels to the skin in the genital area. An outbreak usually begins with warning signs. Soon, redness, bumps, and blisters usually appear. The blisters can burst open and cause sores. There may be just one herpes blister or several.

What is a prodrome?

A prodrome is the first stage of an outbreak when you feel symptoms such as pain, burning, itching, tingling, or tenderness. Remember, this is the time to start treatment if you are treating episodically.

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As humans, we all experience discomforts of various kinds, some of which can be controlled at home with medication while other illnesses require more intense medical attention. Among the latter, unfortunately, is herpes.

To learn more about female herpes, including the pros and cons of various treatment methods, keep reading.

The Herpes Virus

The herpes virus is divided into two strains, one that causes cold sores and affects the mouth and the other that covers the genital region. While both men and women can get both types of herpes, female herpes can cover inside the vagina, on or around the labia and even extend to the anus and thighs.

Preventing Herpes

Herpes is a preventable STD that can be avoided through abstention from sexual activity or the use of condoms. Condoms will reduce the risk of becoming infected or passing on the virus. However, they are not a surefire protection as the virus may be present on areas of the body not covered or protected by a condom.

Treating Herpes

Herpes is typically treated using a drug called acyclovir. It’s intended to decrease the length and extent of outbreaks, but it’s purpose is not to prevent outbreaks. Certain drugs, like Famvir, can be taken every day as part of a suppressive treatment. However, this method is only intended for people who suffer from six or more outbreaks per year.

Acyclovir can be toxic, so most patients shouldn’t take it for more than one consecutive year. In addition, any ongoing use of this drug should be managed and overseen by a qualified doctor.

Preventing Outbreaks With Lifestyle Changes

Often the patients with the least number of outbreaks or the least severe outbreaks are those who lead healthy lifestyles and have strong immune systems. To reduce the number of herpes outbreaks along with their severity, focus on not only reducing stress, but also improving your overall lifestyle.

The best way to ward off herpes is with regular exercise and a good diet. Try to get at least a half hour of cardiovascular exercise every day. In addition, focus on a healthy and balanced diet. Finally, do your best to drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.

Treating Female Herpes With Black Walnut Tree

Black walnut tree leaves are known to be toning, antiseptic, hemostatic and astringent. That means they can relieve topical pain, increase healing time and disinfect.

You can make a strong black walnut tree salve and press by boiling about an ounce of cut or powdered leaves in a few cups of water for about 10 minutes. Then, strain the liquid, soak a cloth in it and apply it to the affected area for 10-15 minutes.

This method is said to help relieve the pain of female herpes, but also shortens the span of outbreaks and increases overall healed time.