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Expert Answers To Common Questions About Genital Herpes

Expert Answers To Common Questions About Genital Herpes

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
Complete Guide to Treating a Thrush Infection

Complete Guide to Treating a Thrush Infection

Updated: 15/09/2025

Our experts discuss thrush treatment options and answer common questions about the condition based on the latest available research in this detailed guide.

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15 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
Herpes: Everything You Need to Know

Herpes: Everything You Need to Know

Updated: 16/02/2022

Herpes is a deeply misunderstood condition that the vast majority of human beings have in some form. It is supposedly ‘incurable’, but can it be treated? We reveal all in our ultimate guide.

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10 min read
What Causes Thrush? Common Triggers, Risk Factors and Treatments

What Causes Thrush? Common Triggers, Risk Factors and Treatments

Updated: 05/04/2022

Here’s everything you need to know about why you get thrush and what to do about it.

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6 min read
5 Reasons Your Thrush Keeps Coming Back

5 Reasons Your Thrush Keeps Coming Back

Updated: 15/04/2026

If you keep getting thrush, you're probably wondering what's behind it. Here are five of the most common reasons recurring thrush happens and what you can do to break the cycle.

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6 min read
How Fluconazole Treats Thrush: What to Expect

How Fluconazole Treats Thrush: What to Expect

Updated: 14/04/2026

Fluconazole is the most widely used oral treatment for thrush in the UK, clearing most uncomplicated infections with a single 150mg capsule. This guide explains how fluconazole works, what the typical recovery timeline looks like, and when to seek further advice.

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6 min read
5 Things You Should Know to Prepare for a Herpes Outbreak

5 Things You Should Know to Prepare for a Herpes Outbreak

Updated: 01/04/2026

The first outbreak can feel overwhelming. Here's what to expect, how to manage symptoms, and when’s best to start treatment.

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4 min read
Aciclovir vs Valaciclovir for Genital Herpes

Aciclovir vs Valaciclovir for Genital Herpes

Updated: 30/03/2026

Both treatments work. The question is which fits your lifestyle better. Here's how aciclovir and valaciclovir compare on dosing, convenience, cost, and effectiveness.

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7 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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