***genital herpes***; This is an infectious disease caused by a virus (HSV) that generally appears in young people and can be called one of the most common **diseases of women** and men (with an infectious origin).. This infectious disease; Sometimes it regresses and recurs and unfortunately it remains in the person until the end of life.... Note that the course of this condition usually lasts for about 10 days to 2 weeks.... A herpes infection in the genital area on the first day causes a slight burning or itching in a part of the skin of the genital area, and from the second day, small pimples appear after that.. More burning and itching; It should be mentioned here that these blisters burst and become sore 2 to 3 days after they appear, and over time, the sores heal within a week to 10 days.. Wait for the continuation of this article. There are factors that increase the risk of contracting this disease. We have mentioned the most common ones below: - **Multiple sexual partners:** Having sex with different people.. is one of the factors that seriously exposes people to this disease.. **Gender:** The risk of getting this condition in women; It is far more than men. The appearance of small blisters in the genital area approximately 6 days after intercourse, which sink and burst 2-3 days after they appear and disappear in about 1-2 weeks.. One of the most common symptoms of genital herpes is... Other symptoms of genital herpes include: - Discharges from the urinary tract - Vaginal discharge in women - Painful lymph nodes in the groin - Urination and severe pain during urination It is worth mentioning the increase in body temperature, weakness and lethargy and body pain; Among the symptoms that appear for the first time after contracting genital herpes infection... ### Genital herpes treatment There is no definitive method to treat this disease.. Of course, note that the use of some drugs, including antiviral drugs, can control the signs and symptoms of this disease... Also, the use of painkillers; Aspirin and acetaminophen are also very effective in reducing the pain caused by genital herpes... but it can control the symptoms of this disease to a significant extent... ### Prevention of genital herpes Currently; There is no vaccine or definitive treatment method to prevent the occurrence of this disease and its treatment. Below are the methods that can be effective in preventing its occurrence: 1 .... As mentioned earlier; Having multiple sexual partners plays a role in the occurrence of genital herpes. Therefore, to prevent this disease, it is recommended to refrain from having sex with multiple sexual partners. Because genital herpes is an infectious disease and is easily transmitted through sexual intercourse. It should be noted that using a condom during sex; It can also be very useful in preventing the transmission of genital herpes... Dr. Zahra Saifi is the best gynecologist and obstetrician in Tehran; The best way to prevent this complication is to avoid risky and suspicious sexual relations... pregnancy and genital herpes This disease can be dangerous for the health of the fetus, so it is necessary for mothers to pay attention to this issue and inform the best gynecologist in Tehran in case of contracting this disease... For treatment, the doctor may prescribe some drugs, also mothers who have genital herpes must definitely give birth by caesarean section... because the passage of the baby through the birth canal leads to the transmission of the disease to the child and the occurrence of irreversible complications such as brain trauma, blindness and even death... It should be noted that if it is not controlled disease, this complication can cause premature birth or abortion in pregnant women.. when they see any kind of complications and bumps in the genital area... for this reason, knowing this disease can help early treatment and prevent the transmission of the disease to a sexual partner... 14 to 49 years old, they have herpes in the genital area... this disease can cause itching, pain and sores in the area be genital.... This infectious disease is highly contagious and infected people are still contagious without symptoms.. Condom is also one of the effective tools in preventing the transmission of herpes infection...