that depends on the type of herpes virus you have. after being infected people with herpes simplex virus-1 (hsv-1) tend to have far fewer and less severe outbreaks than those infected with herpes simplex virus-2 (hsv-2). both types can cause genital herpes. many people never have symptoms and don't even know they are infected. in those who do have symptoms of genital herpes how often they will appear and how long they will last varies greatly from person to person. stress illness menstruation and various other things can trigger a flare-up.
how often will i have symptoms of genital herpes?