Herpes Treatment
Whilst genital herpes cannot be cured, it can be well managed and with effective medications it has become easier to live a normal, healthy, life.
We offer treatment for those experiencing a current Herpes outbreak, as well as Suppressive Therapy for those who have recurrent outbreaks and are looking for a way to manage the Herpes virus.
See below for more information.
Method of treatment
Oral antibiotics
Length of treatment
Outbreak: 5 days
Suppression: approx. 6-12 months
Further actions
+ No sex until sores have disappeared
+ Salt water bathing to help alleviate discomfort
+ Recommend your partner(s) to be tested
Locations
London, Birmingham & East Midlands
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Cost of treatment
- Outbreak Treatment: £150 (included in cost of Herpes DNA PCR test)
- Suppressive Therapy: £60 (3 month supply for exisiting patients)
- Suppressive Therapy: £120 (initial consultation fee + 3 month supply for new patients)
Same day appointments
In London and Birmingham Clinic
Highly confidential service
And discreetly located clinics
Specialists in sexual health
From busy NHS clinics
Herpes Outbreak Treatment
This is recommended when you are experiencing a Herpes outbreak.
Herpes Suppressive Therapy
This is recommended when you are looking for long-term management and relief of Herpes.
Herpes PCR test
This test is recommended when we suspect that you have a lesion caused by Herpes.
Results within 4 working days.
Herpes Antibody test
This test looks for the previous exposure to Herpes type 1 & 2.
Results within 30 minutes.
Information on Herpes
Helpful answers to common questions about the symptoms, causes & complications of Herpes.
Next Steps
We follow guidelines set by
NICE National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
BASHH British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
BHIVA British HIV Association
FSRH Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Medicine is a complicated subject and sometimes these guidelines don’t always hold the answers.
For example, treating an STI in a patient who has developed a resistance to routinely used antibiotics.
Unlike most private clinics, we have medical consultants here to help you navigate through such problems and get you on the right track in no time.
Page reviewed by Dr. Manoj Malu (Clinical Director)
Last reviewed date: 13 December 2023
Next review due: 13 December 2026
Whilst this content is written and reviewed by sexual health specialists, it is for general guidance only. It is not intended to replace the advice of your clinician.
References & Further Reading
- Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management: Single-day treatment for orolabial and genital herpes: a brief review of pathogenesis and pharmacology
- American Family Physician: Treatment of Common Cutaneous Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
- NICE: Herpesvirus infections | Treatment summary
- Mayo Clinic: Genital herpes – Diagnosis and treatment