Herpes Health Clinics Around New Zealand

If you think you may have genital herpes,  you  may get help from  a  herpes  clinic provide a specialist, confidential, free of charge service to everyone.

Below is a list of  herpes and other sexual health clinics around New Zealand. You can get help from other people in the same boat. You can find local herpes support group or join a herpes dating site to meet them.

Region	Phone Number
Whangarei Sexual Health Clinic	09 438 6123
Auckland Central Sexual Health Clinic	09 630 9770
Auckland West Sexual Health Clinic	09 836 0838
Auckland South Sexual Health Clinic	09 255 5172
Auckland North Shore Sexual Health Clinic	09 443 9580
Hamilton Sexual Health Service	07 839 8732
New Plymouth Sexual Health Clinic	0508 739 432
Rotorua STD Clinic	07 349 7918
Tauranga STD Clinic	07 579 8157
Whakatane STD Clinic	07 306 0804
Taupo STD Clinic	07 378 3895
Napier Sexual Health Centre	0800 303 099
Hastings Sexual Health Centre	0800 303 099
Gisborne Sexual Health Clinic	06 868 9005
Palmerston North Sexual Health Service	06 350 8602
Horowhenua STD Clinic	06 350 8602
Dannevirke Outreach Clinic	0800 808 602 OR 06 350 8602

Whanganui STD Clinic	06 348 1234
Wellington Sexual Health Service	04 385 9879
Porirua Outreach Clinic	04 385 9879
Lower Hutt Outreach Clinic	04 567 6501
Lower Hutt Youth Service	04 566 0525 OR 04 385 9879
Blenheim Sexual Health Clinic	03 578 3044
Nelson STD Clinic	03 546 5255
Christchurch Sexual Health Clinic	03 364 0485
Christchurch Family Planning	03 379 0514
Ashburton	03 307 8453
Timaru STD Clinic	03 684 4000 ext 8762
Wakatipu Sexual Health and Family Planning Clinic	03 441 0565 OR 03 442 0514
Wanaka Sexual Health and Family Planning Clinic	03 443 1226
Dunedin Sexual Health Clinic	03 470 9780
Invercargill Sexual Health Service	03 214 5768
Gore Outreach Clinic	03 208 9090 OR 03 214 5768
Westcoast Sexual Health Centre	03 768 0499 ext 2751

The key facts you may know

 As many as one in three adults has the virus that causes genital herpes.
 Around 80% of people infected with genital herpes don't know they have the virus because they have very mild symptoms or none at all.

Over 50% of people who have genital herpes get it from people who are entirely unaware that they have herpes themselves.

The emotional impact of being diagnosed with genital herpes is often much worse than the condition and it doesn't deserve the upset it causes.

Oral herpes, also known as cold sores, is commonly transmitted to the genitals through oral genital contact. Up to 50% of genital herpes is caused by the oral cold sore type of herpes simplex. There is effective treatment available if herpes symptoms are problematic.

The symptoms of genital herpes vary enormously. It can show up as blisters or sores, but it can also just produce a mild rash. And whatever symptoms do appear may be on the thighs, back, fingers, and of course the genitals.

The herpes virus can be passed on when there are no symptoms present. Most people who infect others with herpes don't realise they are even putting their partners at risk.

Using condoms reduces the risk of passing on the herpes virus, but doesn't completely eliminate it. Daily medication can prevent recurrences of the herpes virus and reduce the risk of transmission to partners.

Having genital herpes is not associated with causing cervical cancer.

6 Things You Should Know About Genital Herpes

TV shows, movies, and society as a whole create this stigma around herpes when really, there’s not too much to be scared of. Most of the time, genital herpes is a mild skin condition that can be managed very effectively.

1. It is estimated that 1 out of 6 people have genital herpes. About 90% of them don’t know it.
2. Herpes (oral & genital) cannot be spread through inanimate objects such as spoons, glasses, razors, towels, bed sheets, etc. Herpes can only be passed through direct skin-to-skin contact with the infected area such as kissing, oral sex, genital-to-genital rubbing, vaginal, and anal sex.
3. Herpes (both oral & genital) can be spread even when there are no symptoms or sores. This is called asymptomatic shedding. Suppressive antiviral therapy significantly reduces asymptomatic shedding (and outbreaks). Valacyclovir taken daily can reduce risk of transmission to a partner by as much as 50%.
4. How does one prevent herpes transmission?
   Avoid touching any sores you have. If you do, wash your hands with soap and water. You should avoid sex while you have sores, and use a male or female condom or dental dam with your partner if sex occurs despite intentions to not have sex. Herpes is most contagious during an outbreak, but it’s also possible to spread herpes when no symptoms are present.
   A good diet, enough rest and sleep, and effective stress management may help prevent herpes recurrences. If you have oral herpes, avoid getting sunburned.
   Getting tested for STDs is a basic part of staying healthy and taking care of your body — like brushing your teeth and exercising regularly. Getting tested and knowing your status shows you care about yourself and your partner. STD awareness and testing is a basic part of staying healthy and taking care of your body. It’s important to know your risk and protect your health.
5. Herpes is a very manageable skin condition and does not cause any damage to internal organs.
6. People with herpes have very normal romantic and sexual relationships. After diagnosis, you may feel like your life may never be the same again but you will feel better soon. There are countless online herpes dating sites and support groups for you with people who’ve been in your shoes.