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5 things to consider when choosing genital herpes treatment

5 things to consider when choosing genital herpes treatment

Updated: 29/07/2026

Not all genital herpes treatment plans look the same, and choosing between aciclovir and valaciclovir depends on your circumstances and preferences. Here are the five things worth thinking about first.

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4 min read
Suppressive Therapy for Genital Herpes

Suppressive therapy for genital herpes

Updated: 17/07/2026

If you're getting frequent genital herpes outbreaks, suppressive therapy might be a good option for you. Here's how daily antiviral treatment works, who it suits and what the evidence shows.

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7 min read
Genital Warts: How Aldara and Warticon Work

Genital warts: How Aldara and Warticon work

Updated: 17/07/2026

Genital warts are more common than most people realise, and there are two very different prescription treatments available to clear them. Here's how Aldara and Warticon work, and what to expect from each.

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7 min read
Vaginal Thrush vs Oral Thrush

Vaginal thrush vs oral thrush

Updated: 17/07/2026

Thrush is one of the most common fungal infections in the UK, but it doesn't always look the same or respond to the same treatment. Here's how vaginal and oral thrush differ, from symptoms and triggers to the treatments used for each.

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8 min read
Your ultimate guide to treating genital warts

Your ultimate guide to treating genital warts

Updated: 06/08/2025

Genital warts are one of the most common viral STIs in the UK, but outbreaks can be cleared with the correct treatment. Learn everything you need to know in our comprehensive guide below.

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12 min read
The complete guide to feminine hygiene

The complete guide to feminine hygiene

Updated: 08/10/2024

In this guide, we discuss key aspects of feminine hygiene, including how to maintain optimal vaginal health, how to prevent conditions such as thrush and UTIs, and much more.

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9 min read
Expert answers on genital herpes testing, risk and symptom recurrence

Expert answers on genital herpes testing, risk and symptom recurrence

Updated: 26/08/2024

Discover scientifically grounded answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about genital herpes in our latest guide from our experts.

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13 min read
Video guide: the 5 stages of genital herpes, explained

Video guide: the 5 stages of genital herpes, explained

Updated: 21/05/2024

HSV-2 (the virus that causes genital herpes) affects the body in various ways during the five stages of a genital herpes outbreak. Find out more about each stage and which genital herpes treatments can help in this explainer video from our patient care expert.

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Video guide: fluconazole (thrush treatment)

Video guide: fluconazole (thrush treatment)

Updated: 17/05/2024

Fluconazole is clinically proven to safely and reliably clear thrush symptoms in as little as 48 hours. Discover how Fluconazole works and important considerations before taking it in this video guide from our patient care expert!

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3 min watch
5 common myths about herpes

5 common myths about herpes

Updated: 24/04/2024

The herpes virus affects the majority of us, so join us as we clear up some of the most common herpes myths and misconceptions.

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9 min read