About Herpes & Pregnancy, Qualified people please...?

Question

Hello,
I am a 21 yr old female who has had herpes for 4 years, When I first discovered I had it I was out of state on vacation meeting my new... step mom. So when I got there I noticed something was up because I was very icthy and such anyways as time whent by I had no idea what was happening, actually thouhgt it was some horrible yeast infection, having no one to talk to but my dad... I just went on about my buisness and told no one... Well about a week later I could not pee because the burning was so bad I couldent walk or sit down or sleep, the pain was intense. I got back home about a week and a half after the symptoms started and when I was able to get into the gyno I had full blown symptoms, as soon as my doc saw me she knew what it was and said it was the worst case she had ever seen. Well it was very tramatic for me and I didnt think to ask about my future ... as far as pregnancy, so my question is this...
please see details... thanks!

if my first outbreak was that bad does that mean i wont be able to have kids?
my doctor might have said something about my child breaing years but when i was there i was too tramatized by the whole thing to listen... so can anyone provide me with some information please?
I am not looking for pitty, or for rude comments... I am not a dirty person and I have learned my lesson, Now I have to live with this everyday because I didnt "think" to use a condom with my bf of 2 years.... come to find out he was a cheater... and thats how i got what i have...

also, I know that if i have an outbreak while preg i may or will have to have a c section... my question is more geared towards ... am i still fertil? did anything get messed up because my first outbreak was untreated for 2 weeks... I mean the symptoms were the worst ever... to the extreem.
Even after the gyno and meds it took 1 week for the pain to lessen

Answer 1

My first outbreak was REALLY bad too. I could hardly walk or sit down I was in SO much pain. I missed work and school for days, it was awful!

To answer your question though...

Luckily, herpes doesn't affect a persons ability to have children at all! It's one of the few STDs out there that won't affect a persons reproductive system or cause a person to become infertile or sterile. Bacterial STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are the STDs that can affect a persons ability to reproduce.

The only issue with herpes and being pregnant is the risk of passing the virus to the baby during birth. If the mother is currently having an outbreak during delivery it's possible for her to pass the virus to the baby. This happens as the baby is coming through the birth canal. It can rub against the herpes sores coming through the birth canal and out the vagina causing it to contract the virus. It is REALLY rare for a baby to be born with herpes; but it can be very deadly. Herpes is about 25% fatal when a newborn is born with the virus. All of this can be avoided though by the mother having a C-section delivery. And, if the mother is NOT on an outbreak during delivery then it is perfectly fine for her to have a normal vaginal birth! But, definitely talk to your doctor about this when you get pregnant!

I'm also 21, so I understand your concern about becoming pregnant. I hope to have children some day too and I'm glad herpes won't affect my ability to do that. Good luck to you and best wishes!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I don't think you are dirty or nasty. You are just one of the one in five Americans who have this virus. If someone calls you names, it is because they are not educated or informed about this virus.

Herpes does not affect your ability to have children. The first outbreak you have will be your worse, by a long ways! You will never feel that bad again with an outbreak.

"A couple’s chances of conceiving will not be affected by genital herpes whether one partner has the virus or they both do.

As with any infection, there is a slight risk herpes can affect your pregnancy or be passed on during birth. The consequences of that can be very serious, but luckily such cases are rare.

Just to put the risk in perspective: even though about 20% of all pregnant women have genital herpes, only around 8 in every 100,000 newborn babies are affected by the virus.

Even though the risk of infecting your baby is small, you can minimise this risk by taking some simple precautions. So it’s very important to speak with your doctor about your herpes if you do become pregnant."

http://www.thefacts.com.au/Managing_herpes_and_your_health/Fertility_and_Pregnancy.asp

"Genital herpes does not cause cervical cancer or affect your fertility."

http://www.herpesdiagnosis.com/dr_to_pat.html

No worries....you will be fine! Best wishes......

Answer 4

1. Herpes is not a blood born disease meaning it is not in the blood. Therefore you can safely be preg and like was mentioned earlier if you are having a outbreak during delivery time your dr will just do a c-section. Your baby will not be exposed.
2. Herpes does not affect fertility. The STDs that affect that are the ones mainly that are bloodborne. They infect your internal female organs such as your fallopian tubes and cause scar tissue and blockage.
3. Herpes is also the virus that causes chickenpox, fever blisters, and shingles. (Just thought I would throw that in as a little extra)

Hope this is helpful! Keep your chin up and don't worry about your future babies it will work out.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

There are two types of herpes simplex virus: HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both virus types can cause sores around the mouth (herpes labialis) and on the genitals (genital herpes). Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).
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The herpes simplex virus usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. It is usually spread when a person touches a cold sore or touches infected fluid—such as from sharing eating utensils or razors, kissing an infected person, or touching that person's saliva. A parent who has a cold sore often spreads the infection to his or her child in this way. Cold sores can also be spread to other areas of the body.
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Answer 7

The only thing that may be effected is the way the doctor will let you give birth. If there is any herpes outbreak, they will not let you have a vaginal birth for the protection of the baby. They will do a c-section. My friend has herpes and that's what happened with her. If there is no evidence of a breakout, they may let you proceed with the vaginal birth. Some women choose not to risk passing the infection to their baby and ask for the c-section.

Usually your first outbreak is the most painful and horrible. Hopefully you will not have to suffer like that again. It will not effect your fertility, so DON'T WORRY! : )

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I think they have said it all. Don't worry you will be fine.
I am in the same boat you are.Like you I waited until I was so bad I was passing out. I am really modest so there was no way I was going to let some doc. see me like that. My friends took me when I was unconsious. My boyfriend was a
well, you can imagine, I am sure how I feel about him.
Also if you were to have it natural during an outbreak, which they wouldn't let you, it is deadly to infants. So make sure you make it to the hospital on time woman.
Good Luck!
You'll be fine.

Answer 10

okay the only way u will have a c-section is if u have an out break while u are in labor because herpes will blind a new born. Just take ur meds so ur reproduction system doesnt get harmed and later u will be able to have kids