Herpes Treatment

Method of treatment

Oral Antiviral medication

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 or Birmingham.
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Fees

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.

Fees

Testing

Herpes DNA PCR Test - £150 (results in 4 working days)

Herpes Antibody Test - £150 (results in 60 minutes)

We offer a quantitive Herpes Antibody Test (with index values). However, this costs £350 and takes 2-3 weeks for results.

Treatment

Herpes Suppressive Therapy (existing patients) - £60 (3 month supply)

Herpes Suppressive Therapy (new patients) - £120 (3 month supply)

Herpes Outbreak Treatment - £30

Consultation

Included in test. £60 if no tests taken.

Payment Options

  • Self Pay - By Cash/Card), but not American Express
  • Health insurance
  • Klarna – a payment plan to split the cost over 4 payments.

Next Steps

In Clinic

Same day test results +/- medications available for most infections.

Online

Start, continue or finish your care online.

Not sure what you need? Contact us here.

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.