Hormonal changes before and after menstruation, as well as after sexual intercourse, lead to the appearance of herpes in the vagina. Is this a sexually transmitted disease?

Patient's question:

Hemorrhage before and after menstruation and after sexual intercourse, herpes appears in the vagina, it has been many years, the symptoms disappear after a few days, but it recurs, and it is also itchy

Doctor's answer:

Herpes is a self-limiting disease, typically resolving within 1-2 weeks. The goal of treatment is to prevent future recurrences. Currently, there are no specific drugs for this condition. The treatment principles are to shorten the course of the disease, prevent secondary infections, and reduce recurrence. Acyclovir can be administered intravenously or orally, Lanzuwei can be taken orally, interferon can be injected intramuscularly, and interleukin-2 can be injected intramuscularly.