Will It Ruin The Chances Of Having A Perfectly Healthy Baby?And A Clean-Free-Of STDs Relationship?Basically Is There Medications I Could Take that will Help Me Not Give it To ANYONE ELSE!or Ruin The Future of having a family, im scared :(

Genital Herpes is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus while genital warts are caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

Similarities: Both are viruses for which there is currently no cure and are spread through skin to skin contact. Therefore, both HSV and HPV can be transmitted with or without symptoms, while on suppression medication, through oral sex, and while having sex with a condom. You can test positive for both even if you have never had any symptoms. In general, over time, your body's immune system builds antibodies to fight off the symptoms of the viruses so you should have less symptoms over time. Both viruses are manageable to some extent. You can have healthy children, don't worry! If you have an outbreak during delivery, however, the doctor may have to perform a c-section.

Differences: Herpes symptoms tend to be similar to blisters or a rash, sometimes like paper cuts on the genitals for women. Genital warts look like skin tags or little clusters that almost look like cauliflower. There is currently no FDA approved test for men to test for HPV. 1 in 4 people have HSV while 1 in 2 people have had some strain of HPV. Another difference is that high risk strains of HPV can possibly lead to cervical Cancer. Therefore, if you are diagnosed with this type if HPV, it is important to get a pap at least once a year. Also, they recently release a vaccination for young women called Gardisil which can help protect them from getting the majority of the high risk strains of HPV.

And with both HSV and HPV, you are responsible for disclosing your status with a potential partner before having sexual contact. However, there are people who will understand your situation and accept you even if you have HSV or HPV. Everything will be okay!