What is genital herpes?
Genital herpes is usually caused by human herpesviruses 2 (HSV-2) but some cases are caused by HSV-1. Blister-like lesions develop in the genital area within 4-7 days after initial exposure and slowly heal over one to two weeks. The virus remains in the body and recurrent outbreaks can occur.
How do members experience genital herpes?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with genital herpes*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for genital herpes*
*Data from patients with genital herpes, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with genital herpes*
*Data from patients with genital herpes, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has genital herpes on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 50 | |
30s | 106 | |
40s | 120 | |
50s | 90 | |
60s | 67 | |
70+ | 18 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 140 | |
Female | 309 |