1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Women's Health

Symptoms of Genital Herpes

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com

Created: December 9, 2003

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

Other Names:

vaginal sores, vaginal blisters

Symptoms of Genital Herpes

  • itching or burning in the genital area

  • pain in the legs and buttocks

  • discharge from the vagina

  • sores in and around the genital area

  • sores in the urinary tract that may cause painful urination

  • high fever

  • headache

  • swollen glands in the groin area

  • general feeling of malaise

What are the treatments for Genital Herpes?

Visit our Health Treatments Guide Index for more information about Genital Herpes and other women's health conditions.

Learn More

Always discuss any symptoms you may be experiencing with your health care provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Didn't find your symptoms here?

Go to the Health Symptoms Guide Index for more common women's health symptoms.

Explore Women's Health

More from About.com

About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information.
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Women's Health

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.