Can herpes affect fertility? Facts and misconceptions
Can herpes affect fertility? Facts and misconceptions
Many people who are diagnosed with herpes worry about whether it will affect their ability to have children. The good news is that herpes does not affect fertility – in either men or women.
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• Herpes simplex virus attacks skin and mucous membranes – not sex cells.
• The infection is located in the nerve pathways and does not affect the uterus or sperm quality.
• Women with herpes can easily become pregnant and have healthy children.
When does herpes require extra attention?
• If you get genital herpes for the first time during pregnancy
• If you have active outbreaks at birth
• If you are immunocompromised or have frequent severe outbreaks
In these cases, the doctor will assess whether antiviral treatment or a cesarean section is necessary to protect the baby.
Myths about herpes and fertility
• “Herpes makes you sterile” → False
• “You can't have children if you have HSV-2” → False
• “Herpes damages the fetus during pregnancy” → Very rarely, and only in the case of first-time infection late in pregnancy
Safety in everyday life
If you get an outbreak, you can react early with herpes cream or QUR herpes gel. QUR herpes gel slows down an outbreak of both herpes 1 and 2. It helps you feel in control and can be an important part of everyday life – even when you are planning a pregnancy.
Conclusion
Herpes does not affect fertility – but it requires attention if you get your first infection during pregnancy. With good information, medical advice and self-care with, for example, herpes cream or QUR herpes gel, you can safely plan and carry out a pregnancy.
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