Treat herpes discreetly
Get fast, effective treatment for oral and genital herpes–without the face-to-face appointment.
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Confidential online consults
Judgement-free treatments
Discreet delivery
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]
Ask a doctor, Dr Matthew Vickers
FRACGP, MBBS Syd, BMedSci Syd
What is herpes?
Is herpes treatable?
How can medication prevent outbreaks?
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.
Outbreak therapy
To treat current outbreaks
Taken at the first sign, a one-off course of antivirals shortens the duration of an outbreak, offers fast relief, and lessens the severity of symptoms.
- Reduces outbreak duration by 50%
- Fast relief from symptoms
Suppressive therapy
To prevent future outbreaks
Daily or proactive medication reduces the chance of future herpes outbreaks, protects you during stressful events, and minimises the risk of passing it on to a partner.
- Reduces recurrences by 80%
- Reduces transmission risk by around 50%
- No further outbreaks for some patients
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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.
Unlimited practitioner follow-ups
Automatic refills every 2 months
Discreet delivery
Australia-wide
Australia-wide
Flexible payment options with Zip
Free cancellation anytime
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%.
Real men,
real results
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How it works
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Online assessment
Answer questions about your health online. An Aussie practitioner will review your answers and recommend treatment.
2
Discreet, fast shipping
All treatment plans are shipped to your door in unmarked packaging.
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Ongoing care
Chat online with a Pilot practitioner whenever you need. Get support or tweak your treatment as needed.
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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.
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.
Dr Matthew Vickers
FRACGP, MBBS Syd, BMedSci Syd
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.
Dr Matthew Vickers
FRACGP, MBBS Syd, BMedSci Syd
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.
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.
Dr Matthew Vickers
FRACGP, MBBS Syd, BMedSci Syd
FAQs
Can I still live a normal life with herpes?
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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).
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