Male Genital Herpes

Male Genital Herpes is not much different than the female genital herpes, as the virus of infection remains the same, HSV2,  in both the sexes. This disease being one which predominantly manifests in the genito-urinary systems, only looks different in different sexes, to the superficial eye.

Male genito-urinary system is rather simple anatomically in comparison to that of the female, so the manifestation in an average case looks simple, but is equally painful mentally and physically as in the case of a female.

Genital Herpes symptoms vary from one person to the other, but generally everybody gets the majority of the common symptoms. There may be some fortunate few, who have genital herpes, but never show any signs or symptoms. Nevertheless, they pass the infection to their partners. One can have herpes and not know it, but he/she will undoubtedly pass it on to someone who in a few weeks will manifest the primary symptoms of genital herpes.



In male genital herpes, the primary symptoms or the symptoms just after the infection are the following

•    Fever and flu like symptoms as HSV1 or HSV2 manifests its virus symptoms
•    Muscle aches and tiredness
•    Burning or smarting pain with urination, high colored urine
•    Red, inflamed patches on the shaft and glans of penis and scrotum
•    Pain around the rectal area, perineum and inner thigh with red bumps
•    The herpes lesions and blisters are generally come after the other symptoms

Genital Herpes In Men

Approximately a month after one has been sexually exposed, one may begin to start having the above symptoms.  He can also expect to start getting lesions around and on genital area. The first stage of genital herpes on penis is marked by severe itching and red elevated patches, These patches will be itchy and painful. It may be a simple sore pain or burning, smarting, stinging or occasional flying pains. These pains will be, in almost all cases aggravated by heat or covering. The smokers will invariably have more itching around genitals than non-smokers. The itching in some cases is so severe that in the process of itching the itch out, the individual damages the tissue around. Due to constant rubbing and itching, the penis may swell. Just during this time the lesions appear.  These lesions will eventually turn into fluid filled blisters and are painful. Soon the blisters will ulcerate and scab over the herpes sores. These symptoms are likely to last 2 to 4 weeks in an average man, but this duration can be short or long. People with very robust constitutions generally have strong reactions for a short period, and the sores then dry up. People with weaker constitutions generally have mild symptoms, but the symptoms linger for a longer period.

After the primary symptoms are gone, the person still retains the virus. Now he will be getting the secondary attacks depending upon the state of his health, food habits and emotional condition. People with a habit of consuming alcohol, regular non-vegetarian diets, high stress levels and emotional turmoil  in life are very susceptible to regular secondary attacks.

Here, men being emotionally less susceptible can handle the emotional aspect of genital herpes better than the women.  Men need to refrain from sexual intercourse or sexual activity until they are in the remission stages of a herpes outbreak. When they are ready to have sex again, it is imperative that they must tell the sexual partner in advance of the herpes infection. It is comparatively safe to use a latex condom or an acceptable substitute so that she does not get infected.



An outbreak of genital herpes brings a feeling of misery and perceived social stigma with it to any sex. But, it is in the better interest of the individual that he does not hide it.  It is imperative that once you notice the signs and symptoms of a possible herpes outbreak, you must seek the advice of a doctor.  Though genital herpes blood tests are not very accurate (usually tests have a 50/50 chance of accuracy), it always pays for an early diagnosis.

The Treatment Methods:

Just after the diagnosis, almost every patient starts the treatment with the anti-viral method. After realizing that this type of treatment has to go on for ever, many lose interest and change over to alternate methods.

The herpes virus is anaerobic and can not survive in an oxygen rich human body. Some natural methods use this principle effectively and succeed to stop the relapses altogether.

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What is Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common yet highly infectious disease caused by a virus called  herpes simplex virus type 2 or HSV-2.

HSV-1 is the main cause of oral herpes lesions, often called fever blisters or cold sores. It is a less frequent cause of genital herpes, but it is becoming more common.

HSV-1

 It is a  severe illness including the typical skin lesions. It falls under the category of  Sexually Transmitted Dieases (STD) that is relatively common worldwide. At least more than 50 million Americans as on date are infected with the genital herpes virus, with an infection rate of approximately one million each year.

Genital herpes is extremely widespread, largely because it is extremely contagious. Carriers without having any visible symptoms of an active infection can also transmit the disease. It is spread by direct contact with an infected person. Sexual intercourse, like vaginal, anal  or  oral sex  are the most common methods of spreading it. Any type of skin-to-skin contact  is also capable of spreading the diseases.

Male Genital Herpes

 The more number of sexual partners a person has, the greater the risk of catching a genital herpes infection, be they heterosexual, homosexual, and bisexual men and women. It is prevalent in men as well as women, but women get it more often than men do.

It can also be passed from an infected mother to the baby if  the delivery is through vagina. This is very dangerous and can lead to death of the baby as the newborn's immune system takes time to develop fully. 

People with impaired or compromised immune systems, like  people with HIV/AIDS or those who have undergone chemotherapy are very prone to this infection.

All people with genital herpes have an increased risk of contracting HIV. 

Genital Herpes Female

Herpes simplex viruses are remarkably complex microbes capable of causing a wide variety of infections, including genital herpes, a common and chronic sexually transmitted disease. 

Our understanding of the biology of these viruses has increased enormously over the past three decades. The availability of new antiviral drugs, used in combination with counseling, now allows for the successful management of most herpes infections.  Ongoing research holds promise for the development of vaccines to prevent genital herpes.

The present medical system thinks herpes as incurable and focuses on managing the frequent outbreaks. The only hope for those who are suffering, rests on alternate or herbal medines, which claim to have cured many cases. So natural herpes treatment seems a viable alternative in the present scenario. Many naturopaths  claim that with natural remedies genital herpes can be treated very effectively.

The common man not trained to understand medical jargons is confused about the truth. There is always a doubt : can genital herpes be cured?

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