Does stress trigger herpes?
It is believed that both physical and emotional stress can trigger an outbreak of Genital herpes in some people. Stress is known to compromise your immune system which in turn places you at risk of an outbreak. Getting proper rest, exercising regularly and eating well are all great ways to reduce stress and strengthen your [...]
Genital Herpes: Stigma Still Strong
Genital herpes is common but it still carries a big social stigma, an online poll shows. The poll included 503 U.S. adults with genital herpes and about 1,400 other adults who said they didn’t have genital herpes. Participants answered questions about their relationships and views of genital herpes. They ranked genital herpes second for social [...]
HPV Vaccine Not a Treatment
HPV vaccines can’t clear the sexually transmitted virus from the bodies of women already infected with cervical-cancer-causing HPV strains. There are many types of HPV (human papillomavirus). Some types cause cervical cancer, some cause genital warts. Not every infection results in disease, as the immune system usually fights off the virus. That’s why the CDC’s [...]
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