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Are you experiencing discomfort because of sores in your mouth or lesions in your genital area? These may be signs of herpes. Herpes occurs in two forms: Herpes Simplex Type 1, oral herpes (cold sores); and Herpes Simplex Type 2, genital herpes. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, although it can be transmitted to the mouth during oral sexual contact, too.

So, how do you know if the sores you’re experiencing are due to herpes or something else? A lot of times, especially where women are concerned, genital herpes is misdiagnosed as something else. A yeast infection, for example, or boils, or even pelvic inflammatory disease. If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to do some research on this disease. Your doctor can do a test to positively identify herpes. Now, what are the signs of herpes?

Red bumps and blisters are a very common symptom of herpes. They can appear near the urethra, buttocks, thighs, anus, and in other genital areas. Women can even have the blisters inside their vaginas, as well as vaginal discharge and pain while urinating.

The first outbreak could last somewhere around three weeks for women, on average. For men, they can expect to endure it for two weeks. As a result of the first outbreak, there are women who could develop meningitis. What are some of the other symptoms of a genital herpes outbreak? Headaches, lower back pain, muscle aches, fever, and a swelling of the lymph nodes in the groin area. Consult your doctor if you find yourself experiencing any of these symptoms, such as sores in your genital area.

Approximately four in five people who experience one outbreak of herpes will suffer from recurrent outbreaks. However, there will usually be warning signs. The most obvious will be pain or discomfort in the areas that may develop sores. Consider these signs of herpes as a warning, and remember that you’re very contagious at this time, even without the sores!

Not sure if you have herpes? Visit Cure for Herpes and discover more about the Signs of Herpes and any Herpes Symptoms to look out for. You can still live life to the fullest, even if you do have herpes.

- Jessica P