Menstruation is a process dependent on many factors. Even insignificant emotion can have a strong influence on him. What can we say about serious illnesses. Therefore, such a nuisance as herpes, monthly, too, can change beyond recognition. And do it more than once a year.
What is herpes
Most women are sure that herpes is just a "fever on the lips" caused by a cold. In fact, it is a viral disease that can be localized in any part of the body. Herpes has the appearance of blisters filled with turbid fluid, which, bursting and drying, form crusts. Their appearance and existence before extinction is accompanied by edema in places of location, painful itching. More often, bubbles and sores are formed on the face near the lips or on the mucous membrane, as well as the genitals, buttocks. In the second case, the disease is called genital herpes, on monthly it is this form has the greatest impact. His other designation for doctors is menstrual.
The type 1 virus is transmitted by the household way, it is possible to get it even in childhood through a dishwasher compatible with the carrier, a towel, when saliva hits the skin. Many reasons can cause it to appear on the mucosa of the labia, vagina, cervix, skin of the buttocks already in adult women.
Infection with the 2 type of virus is transmitted during any sexual contact with a sick partner. Both types of illness are mostly inactive in practically healthy people. Obvious, their manifestations become from time to time. Then to the external signs can be added a fever, a general weakness.
Most perceive herpes as a nuisance trifle, which spoils the appearance and delivers some unpleasant sensations. In fact, it is an insidious virus that usually recurs. And if you do not fight the disease seriously, it will necessarily cause complicated complications, including, women's health.
Mechanism of herpes on the lips before menstruation
All viruses "love" a weakened organism. This is how you can explain why before the month appears herpes on the lips. After all, in the menstrual cycle, the most provocative time in this respect is a few days before the critical. The main protective forces of the body are aimed at the development of the endometrium, the preparation of its previous upper layer to excretion and the growth of new cells of the organ. This is regulated by a decrease in the number of ones and an increase in other hormones. For many, the process does not happen as in a textbook, that is, it is accompanied by violations that are imperceptible for a woman, but sensitive to her body, in which the dormant virus still wakes up. Hormonal shift, in turn, causes the appearance of other reasons for which before the monthly appears herpes:
- Overcooling or overheating. At this stage of the cycle, the body is more exposed to them than on other days, and reacts more sharply;Deficiency of vitamins. With the usual diet, they are expended on the hormonal processes that take place in the body, and not protection against adverse external influences.
Herpes on the lips before the menstrual may reappear due to premenstrual syndrome. Drowsiness, tenderness in the abdomen area does not contribute to motor activity. Women prefer to lie more at this time, rather than walking outdoors. A lack of oxygen and movement play in favor of the virus.
Stress, which is closely related to the days preceding the critical, also contributes to the formation of pruritic vesicles on the chin or mucous membrane of the mouth. And if a woman allows emotions to take over power, she should not be surprised why herpes appears before menstruation. This is the body's response to a set of causes plus irritating factors.
Genital herpes as one of the signs of PMS
In fact, herpes, of course, is not. But all the circumstances already mentioned here can cause the appearance of rashes on the mucosa of the labia. In this case, the culprit is a type 2 virus that is easy to get sexually. A woman feels how one of the crotch patches starts to pinch, itch, the tissues swell, they first have redness, then blisters and sores.
Visible signs with genital herpes do not always happen. The virus can be manifested only by redness, swelling, tenderness of tissues, temperature and general deterioration of well-being. In this case, it can be recognized only through laboratory diagnostics.
Genital herpes before menstruation can occur in the vagina and the cervix. Mucous coating of organs during this period is especially vulnerable to penetration of harmful microorganisms. Weakening of local immunity is due to hormonal adjustment and possible problems with microflora, which even very young girls face. Add capabilities for the manifestation of the virus can:
- Neglect of hygiene;
- Close synthetic underwear, which interferes with blood circulation and supply of tissues with oxygen. And its deficiency is favorable for the reproduction of microorganisms. In addition, synthetics and colds in the cold season go alongside. And herpes before the menstrual period on the genitals can occur in lovers of such underwear not once per year;
- Improper power supply. Before critical days usually want a sweet or salty, rather than fruit and vegetables. As a result, a woman has a deficiency of vitamins, which could reduce the chances of herpes. A sugar and salt contribute to swelling of the tissues, characteristic of the virus. The same action has a strict diet for weight loss. It is characterized not only by the lack of vitamins, but also by other useful substances, "to the delight" of the virus.
Herpes before the monthly on the pope is also not uncommon. This is one of the forms of the genital virus, for which all the same provoking factors are valid:
- The weakening of immunity associated with critical days;
- Stress;
- Diet;
- Cold.
This arrangement of ulcers and vesicles affects the nerve endings, which makes the process of menstruation more painful than usual.
About frequent recurrences of herpes
If the body is weakened significantly, it is possible that a woman will observe herpes every month before the month. This is a sign of systemic disorders that affect not only the reproductive organs. It is necessary to carefully examine and recover, most likely, an essential hormonal malfunction associated with malfunctions in the functioning of the thyroid gland or other organs that produce these substances will be found. If you do not respond to monthly itchy rashes, in the future, complications in the form of damage to the urinary system, the development of malignant tumors.
Sometimes herpes is one of the signs of a more serious ailment received by a woman from a partner or otherwise. This frequent exacerbation can be associated with HIV infection, cytomegalovirus, venereal disease. But to accurately establish this, laboratory research is necessary.
The virus during menstruation
Herpes during menstruation gets even more favorable conditions for appearance and development. It is likely that it was activated even before the critical days for the reasons already described. But he has an incubation period lasting up to 12 days.
Why does herpes appear during menstruation? Without fear of making mistakes, you can name the same reasons that cause its aggravation and before menstruation. But in order not to provide herpes extra chances, one should not use tampons on critical days. With the arrangement of vesicles and ulcers in the vagina and on the cervix, this is painful and dangerous, as it provokes the spread of the lesion area deeper inside.
Herpes on the lips during menstruation is no less active. And although the disease is promoted by changes in hormones, it can itself cause a failure in this area. Therefore, the reduction of protective forces continues on critical days, which serve as a shock absorber.
The nature of menstruation in herpes
Since the relationship between the hormonal background and the causes of activation of the slumbering virus in the body has been proven, it is not strange that the menstrual period with genital herpes acquires an unusual character. They become more painful. Sensations can be associated with both contractions of the uterus, and with the contact of secretions and viral sores. Inflamed tissues are themselves a source of pain.
The virus also affects the composition of hormones. Depending on the nature of this effect, there may be an increase in the number of prostaglandins, which are responsible for painful sensations during menstruation.
Another type of hormonal failure can lead to a significant decrease in the volume of progesterone. This is quite capable of a virus, which causes both normal and genital herpes, a delay in men with any type of disease with such imbalance is inevitable. It affects not only the stress carried by the reproductive system and the body as a whole, but also psychological. That's why when you are sick with herpes there may be a lack of monthly for quite a long time. Extend it and are capable of drugs that are used to fight the virus.
Sometimes herpes arises as a symptom of another, more serious disease. Then it is possible to increase the amount of discharge during menstruation. They are accompanied by a significant loss of blood, which causes anemia, that is, further weakens the immune system. Another cause of heavy menstrual discharge is a hormonal disorder associated with an excessive increase in the amount of estrogens. Do not forget about the characteristic for the appearance of the manifestations of the virus deficiency of vitamins. Lack of ascorbic acid leads to fragility of the vessels and, as a consequence, more intensive secretions.
How the virus behaves after menstruation
Herpes after menstruation occurs no less frequently than on other days of the cycle. It is caused by the same reasons that the exacerbation of the disease before and after menstruation. In addition to their share in the manifestation can make hygiene. And not only their untimely replacement, but also the quality of the material. If the body does not tolerate any of its components, herpes can occur as an allergic manifestation. This must be taken into account when prescribing therapy. And, of course, change the gaskets to hypoallergenic.
Treatment of
Given the possible recurrence of the disease and the associated complications of cystitis, urethritis, rectal damage, treatment is required. If a woman has herpes with menstruation, what to do, the doctor should explain. You can find out the names of antiviral drugs yourself, but in each case its choice and dosage should be established by a specialist. Otherwise, the virus will calm down, adapt to the wrongly selected remedies, and the next aggravation will be swift and more severe. Among drugs that directly affect the microorganism, they are:
- Acyclovir;
- Famciclovir;
- Valaciclovir.
These drugs are in tablets and for external use, intended for application to the skin and mucous membranes. All of them have some contraindications and features related to intolerance of the components.
Treatment of the genital form of the disease will be successful with the drugs:
- Valtrex( tablets).Influences directly on the infection and reduces the pain associated with exacerbation;
- Allokin-Alpha( in ampoules).Fighting the virus at the blood level, increasing the concentration of interferons;
- Genferon( candles).They have local and general immunomodulatory properties, are introduced into the vagina. An additional advantage in genital herpes is their ability to anesthetize the inflamed tissues;
- Epigen( spray).Has the ability to fight viruses, speeds up the healing of tissues, relieves pain and swelling;
- Gossypol, Bonafton, Alpizarin, Megasin. This ointment, actively resisting the manifestations of herpes on the skin and mucous membranes.
But with often recurrent disease these measures may not be enough. It is necessary to check the level of hormones, the work of the glands producing them. And the decisive in the treatment of herpes, especially genital, may be the use of drugs that contain substances that are lacking in the body and stimulate their production.
How to deal with profuse menstruation with herpes
When herpes leads to profuse menstrual periods, treatment can be prescribed and such:
- Dufaston, Utrozhestan, that is, preparations of progesterone;
- Naproxen, Indomethacin, Ibuprofen, relieving inflammation;
- Vikasol, Traneksam, Etamsilate, stopping bleeding;
- Vitamin C, Ascorutin for increasing the strength of the vascular walls.
To protect the capillaries from damage, you can take decoctions and infusions of nettles, spores, peppermint. In addition to the beneficial effect on blood vessels, it is also vitamin therapy, which is necessary in case of exacerbation of viral manifestations to improve the general condition and to remove intoxication.
Herpes and menstrual can be related more closely than most women suggest. If menstruation is the criterion of gynecological health, then frequent manifestations of the virus are an indicator of general unhappiness. And although it is impossible to get rid of it completely, there is a chance to minimize them. Then do not have to fear the possibility of exacerbation during pregnancy, infection of the child during childbirth or the occurrence of more serious diseases.
Before using any medications, you should consult a physician specialist. There are contraindications.