Yes, it is. While herpes doesn’t have a cure yet, it can be treated and managed with medication, which helps reduce outbreaks and lowers the risk of passing the virus on to other people.

How can medication prevent outbreaks?

The most effective treatment for cold sores and genital herpes is oral antiviral medication. It works by stopping the virus from multiplying and spreading to nearby healthy cells. This helps to reduce the frequency of outbreaks, while also lessening the severity and duration of symptoms when they do occur.

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The facts

Herpes is more common than you think

In fact, 80% of people with herpes don’t know they have it.

Up to 80%

of Australian adults carry HSV-1 [1]

1 in 8

Australian adults live with HSV-2 [2]

[1] FPNSW Herpes fact sheets
[2] NSW Health Herpes Fact Sheet

[1] FPNSW Herpes fact sheets
[2] Herpes - CDC fact sheet

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Our treatments

Manage herpes the right way

Whether it’s cold sores or genital herpes, our treatments can help manage current outbreaks and prevent future ones.

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In order to receive treatment for herpes through Pilot, you must already have received an in-person diagnosis for HSV-1 or HSV-2.

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The science

How medication takes on herpes

With the help of treatment, millions of Australians live healthy, normal lives.

Reduce viral shedding

Daily suppressive therapy can reduce viral shedding by 70-80%. This means outbreaks occur less often and are less severe, with transmission risk becoming much lower.

Block viral DNA replication

Medication blocks the herpes virus’ polymerase enzyme, which stops the infection from replicating. This limits the severity of outbreaks and lowers transmission risk.

Maximise protection

For genital herpes, the risk of transmission to a partner if using antiviral medication is around 2% per year. With condoms as well, it’s less than 1%.

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Your medical questions, answered

What kind of treatments are available for herpes?

There are two treatment options available for herpes: One involves suppressive therapy that requires daily antiviral medication. This reduces the chance of outbreaks by 80% while also reducing transmission risk by around 50%.

The second option is outbreak therapy, which involves a one-off course of antibiotics that shortens the duration of flare-ups, while also reducing the severity of symptoms.

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What do I need to know about side effects?

Uncommon but normal side effects include headaches, nausea, tiredness, or mild stomach pain. These usually go away within a few days or weeks once your body adjusts to the medication. If at any time you experience side effects, you can message your Pilot practitioner for a free follow-up consult.

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Are cold sores and herpes the same thing?

Yes, they’re effectively the same virus. Cold sores are caused by the HSV-1 strain of the herpes simplex virus. These sores most commonly appear around the mouth but can be transmitted to the genitals. The HSV-2 strain commonly presents as genital herpes, but can be transmitted to the mouth too.

For most people, the first few outbreaks after infection are the most severe, but these generally occur less often and become less painful over time, especially with the help of medication.

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FAQs

Can I still live a normal life with herpes?

Most definitely! Herpes is incredibly common. 1 in 8 Aussie men have genital herpes (HSV-2) and three-quarters of adults are living with HSV-1.

By treating herpes with medication, you are lowering the risk of transmission to a partner and reducing the chance of future breakouts. Remember that you’re not alone in this — we’re here to help.

How does someone contract herpes?

Herpes is transmitted via skin-to-skin contact with an area that is affected by the herpes simplex virus. It is most commonly spread through kissing, vaginal sex, oral sex and anal sex.

How does pricing on Pilot work?

There is a one-off $20 cost for the practitioner's consultation – which is refunded if you're not suitable for Pilot.

The cost of herpes medication starts at $1.05 per day. All plans include free, unlimited follow-up consultations, discreet delivery, and automatic refills every 2 months (you can cancel at any time).