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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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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
How To Manage Genital Herpes

How To Manage Genital Herpes

Updated: 14/03/2024

Learn how to manage genital herpes using three research-based methods in this expert guide to herpes management

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7 min read
How to Prevent Thrush - Your Questions Answered

How to Prevent Thrush - Your Questions Answered

Updated: 11/01/2024

Find research-backed answers to some of the most common questions on how to prevent thrush in men and women in our expert guide.

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12 min read
Thrush and Exercise: All You Need To Know

Thrush and Exercise: All You Need To Know

Updated: 28/11/2023

We explore what thrush is, how exercise can affect its growth and what can be done whilst working out to reduce the risk of a thrush infection.

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7 min read
The Five Stages of a Genital Herpes Outbreak

The Five Stages of a Genital Herpes Outbreak

Updated: 28/11/2023

HSV-2 goes through multiple stages during each outbreak, where symptoms alter and evolve depending on the stage of the infection. Understand what each of these stages involve and what symptoms to expect in this expert guide.

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10 min read
How Dietary Changes Affect Candida Growth

How Dietary Changes Affect Candida Growth

Updated: 16/10/2023

Research has shown that making changes to your diet has the potential to aid both your body in fighting yeast infections, especially whilst using effective thrush treatments.

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8 min read
Genital Herpes (HSV-2): Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Genital Herpes (HSV-2): Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Updated: 24/02/2023

Here is everything you need to know about HSV-2, to help you better manage symptoms and prevent future outbreaks.

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7 min read
How to Treat Fungal Infections

How to Treat Fungal Infections

Updated: 26/10/2022

Effectively manage fungal infections with these appropriate medications

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1 min read