{"id":10778,"date":"2020-04-01T13:27:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T17:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?post_type=mpl_conditions&p=10778"},"modified":"2026-01-14T14:29:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T19:29:18","slug":"genital-herpes-treatment","status":"publish","type":"mpl_conditions","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/genital-herpes-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Genital Herpes"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","acf":{"hero_headline":"Genital herpes treatment, diagnosis & prescriptions","meta_description":"Suffering from genital herpes? Get advice and treatment options from the comfort of your home. Talk to a doctor online now.","condition_tabs":[{"tab_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I talk to a doctor on Maple about my genital herpes?","accordion_intro":"

Yes, you can! A Maple doctor will ask for a description of your symptoms, and you can also securely upload an image of the affected area for confidential viewing. This will help the doctor conduct a visual assessment to inform a treatment plan. If the doctor suspects you\u2019re at risk for other infections, they may send you to get in-person tests.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"Can I get a prescription on Maple?","accordion_intro":"

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Yes, our physicians can prescribe medications online during your consultation. Once you accept a prescription, you\u2019ll have the option to pick it up from any pharmacy or to have it delivered right to your door at no additional cost.<\/p>\n

You can visit our How it Works<\/a> page to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is genital herpes? ","accordion_intro":"

Genital herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and can affect people differently from one case to the next. Some experience repeated outbreaks of painful sores, while others experience no symptoms at all.<\/span><\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What is the difference between genital warts and herpes?","accordion_intro":"

Genital warts are caused by an STI called HPV (human papillomavirus virus). Herpes is caused by a different sexually transmitted infection called herpes simplex virus. They\u2019re both transmitted in similar ways, but aren\u2019t the same thing.<\/p>\n

Unlike herpes, genital warts primarily exist in the moist flesh of the genitals. They\u2019re small bumps that resemble cauliflower, and are usually flesh-coloured. If left untreated, HPV can lead to cancer in the rectum and mouth in both men and women. Women are also at a higher risk of cervical cancer if they have HPV.<\/p>\n","accordion_content":"","accordion_more_text":"See more","accordion_less_text":"See less"},{"acf_fc_layout":"accordion","accordion_title":"What are the symptoms of genital herpes? ","accordion_intro":"

Genital herpes symptoms include:<\/p>\n