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In Female, lesions may occur on or near the pubis, labia,
clitoris, vulva, buttocks, or anus. Genital herpes usually appears on the
external genitals, most commonly on the lips of the vagina (labia), and in
the area covered by pubic hair. Genital herpes symptoms may also occur
inside the vagina or on the cervix, and may not be noticed by either
partner. Genital herpes may appear to be bumps, blisters, sores, cuts or
redness.
Women are more susceptible to acquiring genital HSV-2 than men. On an annual
basis, without the use of anti-viral preparations or condoms, the
transmission risk from infected male to female is approximately 8-10%. This
is believed to be due to the increased exposure of mucosal tissue to
potential infection sites.
Screening in Pregnancy
Unfortunately, there is no evidence that screening women to identify at-risk
pregnancies (serologically negative pregnant women with HSV-infected
partners) will lead to a reduction in neonatal herpes. To view more details
about Screening in Pregnancy click here
http://www.biogetica.com/female-genital-herpes.html
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