Recurrent episodes
From time to time you may experience random genital herpes outbreaks
- Recurrences tend to be milder and to heal faster.
- Outbreaks also tend to lessen with age.
Common triggers
Triggers of genital herpes vary from person to person and may even differ for the same person over time.
- Common triggers include menstruation or friction from prolonged sexual intercourse.
- Keeping a diary of your outbreaks and recording any possible triggers will help you adjust your lifestyle in order to best manage the virus.
