GUM clinic: London tackles Herpes

Herpes is a common STD and infection rates can be high. You can be infected with Herpes from a single sexual encounter and the sooner you get it treated the better. Unfortunately, Herpes can’t be completely eliminated, but the right treatment can prevent you from passing it onto anyone else or from suffering too badly from it yourself. Get down to a Genito-Urinary Medicine or GUM clinic in London today to get the right treatment.

Diagnosing Herpes at your GUM clinic

London is a party city so its no surprise that a significant percentage of the sexually active population has contracted Herpes. In fact, up to 25% of adults could have genital Herpes, and many of them may not even know it. That’s why, if you live, work or play in the UK’s capital, you should get to a GUM clinic in London as soon as possible and get checked out. You could easily pass Herpes on to your next sexual partner or to your current long-term partner – neither of these is a good option for you. A GUM specialist can help to:

• Diagnose Herpes – the symptoms of your Herpes infection may be very obvious, but often, the sores caused by this STD are mistaken for bites, ingrown hairs or pimples. If you’re going to a GUM clinic in London, it makes sense to get tested for the whole range of STDs so that you can be sure you’ve found any possible infection and can get it sorted out.

 

• Treat Herpes – whilst a GUM clinic can’t help London patients to get rid of Herpes altogether, it can help to treat the condition. Dedicated antiviral drugs can help to relieve the symptoms if you’re feeling discomfort as a result of the Herpes infection, and then a programme of medication can help to control further outbreaks. The sooner you get Herpes under control, the better. Whilst it’s not a life-threatening illness in itself, open sores in the genital area can make HIV infection more likely and Herpes can be passed from mother to child, making it important that you get treatment if you’re pregnant or planning to conceive.

If you’re worried about your sexual health, visit a GUM clinic in London as soon as possible. Going to a specialist GUM clinic means you don’t have to confront your usual doctor and also give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your doctors can accurately diagnose and treat your problem.

Looking for a GUM clinic in London? Speak to CityDoc.

CityDoc gives you all the medical services you need, right in the heart of London. With a clinic in Harley Street and one on Moorgate, this is the ideal GP practice for busy Londoners. Offering individual care, and a corporate health services to businesses, CityDoc provides a comprehensive healthcare service, with rapid referrals to specialists where necessary. Whether you’re looking for a private doctor, a GUM clinic, a single MMR for your child, or you just need inoculations before your next holiday, CityDoc can help. Call for an appointment on 0207 935 6260 (West End) or 0207 256 8668 (City) or just fill in our online form for more information.