Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, which can cause painful blisters or sores around the genitals. While there's no cure, antiviral treatment can help manage outbreaks and ease symptoms. At GetMyMeds, treatments are reviewed by our clinicians to make sure they're suitable for you.

How It Works

1. Complete an online consultation — answer a few confidential questions about your symptoms and health.
2. A clinician reviews your suitability — one of our prescribers checks your answers and confirms whether treatment is appropriate.
3. Discreet delivery — if suitable, your treatment is dispensed and delivered in plain, unbranded packaging.

Who Is It For

Treatment may be suitable if you've been diagnosed with genital herpes and are experiencing an outbreak, or if you have frequent recurrences and wish to discuss longer-term suppressive options. If this is your first episode, or you're not sure whether your symptoms are due to herpes, it's important to be assessed properly, as a clinician may recommend testing or examination first. Antiviral medicines work best when started early in an outbreak.

FAQ

Can genital herpes be cured? There's no cure, but antiviral medicines can shorten outbreaks, ease symptoms and, for some people, reduce how often they occur.

When should I start treatment? Antiviral treatment is generally most effective when started as soon as symptoms begin, so it helps to act early in an outbreak.

Can I still pass it on while taking treatment? Treatment can lower the risk of passing the virus on but doesn't remove it entirely. Using condoms and avoiding contact during outbreaks can help reduce transmission.