The dangers of genital herpes include causing symptoms, being highly contagious, etc. Pregnant women who suffer from genital herpes may also cause miscarriage or premature labor. 1. Causes symptoms: genital herpes usually leads to obvious pain and itching in the genital area, and generalized symptoms, such as fatigue, fever, headache, etc., affecting the quality of life. 2. Strong contagiousness: genital herpes is caused by herpes simplex virus infection, which is highly contagious, and when not properly protected during sexual intercourse, it may be transmitted to sexual partners, causing them to develop genital herpes as well. 3. Miscarriage or preterm labor: The presence of genital herpes in a pregnant woman may lead to miscarriage or preterm labor, or even the death of the fetus. Therefore, after the appearance of symptoms related to genital herpes, early examination and treatment should be carried out to avoid serious complications.