Tag Archives: Genital Herpes

What can cause the same or similar symptoms as genital herpes?

My friend was diagnosed with it about 4 months ago, but has not gone away, just gotten better but not completely and then comes back. The doctor tested her last week or so for other things, but she is waiting … Continue reading

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What are the chances of getting genital herpes from oral sex?

So people say that you can get genital herpes from having oral sex from someone who has cold sores. What are the chances of getting genital herpes this way? Even if there is no sign of an outbreak?

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How easily does having a cold sore pass on genital herpes to a partner?

I have a cold sore and i gave my boyfriend oral sex without letting the actual sore touch him. We then had unprotected sex. Will he get genital herpes from the fact that my saliva came in contact with his … Continue reading

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How dangerous is herpes when passed to a newborn by the mother?

A baby was born with a sore on its scalp, was tested and discovered it was genital herpes. The mother was not aware she had herpes.

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Can I get herpes from my girlfriend who has genital herpes when I give her oral?

My girlfriend recently learned that her ex gave her genital herpes. Can I get herpes from her by giving her oral when she’s not experiencing an outbreak? And can I get genital herpes from her by having unprotected sex during … Continue reading

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How does herpes affect the process of getting pregnant?

My fiance and I have decided that we may want to have children in the future. He has been diagnosed with genital herpes but I have avoided contracting the disease. What are the options for me to get pregnant without … Continue reading

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How can it be known if a child has caught herpes through child birth?

A friend of mine has found out that she has genital herpes . She deliver all her children through vaginal birth, oldest child being 16 and youngest 4 . How would she know if her children have genital herpes.

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What are the chances of spreading herpes?

I have had genital herpes for over a month and I want to know the chances of spreading it. I got it from my boyfriend but he has absolutely no symptoms. I finished having my first outbreak and I think … Continue reading

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How common is it to get a coldsore from someone that has oral herpes?

I learned that oral herpes and coldsores are the same thing. I heard that you shouldnt kiss someone with a coldsore because you can get it. I think someone gave me herpes on my mouth because every now and then … Continue reading

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What's the difference between genital herpes and a cyst?

Does herpes usually come in packs of sores? Because I think if you have a bartholin’s gland cyst it’s usually just one large sore near the vaginal opening… but I’m not sure. What are all the differences?

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