Women, watch out – you are more susceptible to genital herpes

Genital Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2) and is one of the most widespread diseases in the world. Genital herpes, common among both men and women, is a highly contagious infection that usually spreads through intercourse.  But women need to be especially cautious in watching out for genital herpes symptoms as they are more prone to contacting this disease than men. 
How can women find out if they have genital herpes?
Generally in women, Genital herpes causes blisters or groups of small ulcers (open sores) on and around the genitals. The HSV-2 is transmitted during sexual contact with the mucous-covered linings of the mouth, vagina, or the genital skin. Genital herpes is an STD which can be contacted even through oral sex. The virus can spread even when sores are not present. 
Women are more susceptible to genital herpes than men. In other words, if a non-infected man and woman have intercourse with an infected partner, the woman is more likely than the man to contract a herpes simplex virus infection. After contracting genital herpes, most women will show symptoms of an initial outbreak in the next 2 to 10 days. 
Genital herpes cannot be cured, however, there are medications that can be prescribed to treat outbreaks and minimize the symptoms.  NeuroMed Devices has developed the breakthrough device ViraCalm^TM, based on non-invasive neuromodulation technology, which aims to treat Genital Herpes at the site of the outbreak by targeting the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).  
Why are women at a greater risk of contracting genital herpes? 
Some reasons why women are more at risk than men as far as HSV-2 or genital herpes is concerned include:  

• The hormone changes during menstruation cycle affects and weakens the immune system which makes it easier for the virus to enter
• The genital area in women has a greater surface of cells moist with different body fluids.

Symptoms of genital herpes
Visual signs of female genital herpes start as a small, hardly recognizable rash in the vaginal area.  Women can also get swollen lymph nodes in the groin and burning with urination. Before an outbreak a women may experience:

• Unusual vaginal discharge
• Itching or burning in vagina
• Pain in the legs, genital area, buttocks.
• Difficulty during urination
• Swelling of lymph nodes

When the outbreak begins a women may experience:

• Appearance of sores or blisters which may vary in sizes
• Women can also get swollen lymph nodes in the groin and burning with urination. 
• Red, itching or a burning rash
• Muscle aches, headaches
• Fever

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How can women prevent genital herpes? 
Herpes is not a life threatening disease; however, if you don’t want to create complications in the future, it is important to control the symptoms as soon as they appear. Spreading of virus can be prevented by: 

• Keeping the infected area clean and dry.
• Avoiding vaginal, oral and anal sex. In case, if you want to have sex with your partner, use condoms correctly every time you have sex.
• Don't touch the sores; if you do wash your hands immediately.
• Refrain from sex from the time you first notice symptoms until sores/lesions are completely healed and covered by new skin.

Genital herpes and pregnancy 
The HSV does pose a risk to the unborn child in certain situations. Woman who contract genital herpes when pregnant, may in some cases transmit the virus on to the baby. Generally, women who have genital herpes prior to becoming pregnant have a low risk of passing it to their babies.  


The newborn is infected with the herpes simplex virus when he or she comes into direct contact with the virus in the birth canal at the time of delivery. If a woman contracts genital herpes in the third trimester of her pregnancy, it can increase the chances of the baby being infected as the body does not have enough antibodies to protect against the virus. Babies born with herpes may be premature or may die. They also stand the risk of being born with serious health complications such as brain damage, rashes or even eye problems. 


Transmission of virus to infants depends on several factors.

• Whether the infant was exposed to herpes lesions at the time of delivery. 
• Whether the infant has time to acquire these antibodies before delivery
• Whether the mother has antibodies to the herpes simplex virus that can be passed on to the infant

Genital herpes and breastfeeding


The herpes virus (HSV-2) that causes Genital herpes is not present in the breast milk and as such breast feeding when having Genital herpes is safe. Women can breastfeed their baby as long as the sores are covered. If women have sores on their nipples or areola, it is advisable not to breastfeed since it can be dangerous to the newborn. 
ViraCalm^TM treats Genital herpes 
NeuroMed Devices Inc. introduces ViraCalm^TM; world’s first zero side effects, non invasive treatment device for Genital Herpes. NeuroMed Devices has developed the breakthrough device ViraCalm aimed at treating Genital Herpes at the site of the outbreak. ViraCalm targets the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) and focuses on the treatment of Viral Diseases.

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