the biggest impact of genital herpes is usually emotional. painful symptoms limitations on sexual activity and that it's an incurable lifelong condition can lead to depression. if your partner is pregnant or trying to get pregnant however genital herpes is a major concern. her doctor must be made aware of it. genital herpes is also more serious for people with hiv and other conditions that weaken the immune system. you may have heard that genital herpes causes cervical cancer. that's not exactly true. it may be a factor but it's not the main cause.
will my partner have major health problems because of genital herpes?