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.
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