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Completion of the Online Questionnaire:
Complete a brief questionnaire about your well-being and health history so that we can better understand your situation.
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Personalised Medical Assessment
Our medical team will carefully analyse the information provided, offering professional guidance and ensuring that all recommendations follow safety standards.
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After the review, we will make the appropriate documentation available to you electronically, which you can use as directed by a healthcare professional.
Who this consultation is for
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. While HSV-1 usually causes cold sores, HSV-2 is mainly responsible for genital herpes. However, both types of HSV can cause genital herpes.
How it's transmitted:
You can contract genital herpes through contact with the skin or body fluids of an infected person. The virus is transmitted during sexual contact, whether vaginal, anal or oral.
Symptoms of genital herpes usually appear between 2 and 12 days after exposure to the virus and can include:
Blisters or sores in the genital area
Itching, burning or pain in the genital area
Pain when urinating
Fever
Headache
Malaise
Although there is no cure for genital herpes, you can control the symptoms and reduce the risk of transmission with medication. Treatments, usually administered orally, help manage outbreaks.
How to prevent it:
To prevent genital herpes, the best practice is to use condoms during sex. However, even with the use of condoms, prevention is not 100% effective, as the virus can be transmitted through contact with the skin or body fluids.
Although genital herpes is generally not dangerous, it can cause pain and discomfort. In some cases, it can lead to complications, such as secondary bacterial infection.
We offer you a Consultation service, where we use a questionnaire to quickly and safely create a personalised plan to deal with your situation.
Our doctors suggest and approve treatments in accordance with best practice in Portugal. This service is intended for non-urgent situations.
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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 and HSV-2. HSV-1 usually causes cold sores, whereas HSV-2 causes genital herpes. However, both types of HSV cause genital herpes.
Genital Herpes is transmitted through contact with the skin or bodily fluids of an infected person. The virus can be transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person, including vaginal, anal or oral sex.
Symptoms of genital herpes usually appear 2 to 12 days after exposure to the virus. The symptoms include:
Blisters or sores in the genital area
Itching, burning or pain in the genital area
Pain when urinating
Fever
Headache
Malaise
Genital herpes is usually detected by a physical exam. Your doctor may also request a blood test for HIV antibodies.
There is no cure for genital herpes. However, there are medications that can help control symptoms and reduce the risk of transmission. Genital herpes medications are usually taken orally.
The best way to prevent herpes is to use condoms during sex. The use of condoms is not 100% effective to prevent genital herpes, as the virus can still be transmitted through bodily fluids or the skin of an infected person.
Yes, it is possible to transmit genital herpes to another person even with no symptoms. The virus can be transmitted through a person's skin or bodily fluids, even if there are no blisters or sores.
It is possible, but it is unlikely. The genital herpes virus can survive for a few hours outside of the human body, but it is more likely to be transmitted through direct contact with the skin or bodily fluids of an infected person.
Yes, it is possible to transmit genital herpes to a fetus during pregnancy. The virus can transmit via the birth canal. If you are pregnant and have genital herpes, please speak with your doctor regarding treatment options.
Yes, it is possible to have genital herpes and not know. Many infected people with the virus have no symptoms or mild symptoms that are easily mistaken for other conditions.
Genital herpes is generally not serious. It can be painful and cause discomfort. In some cases, genital herpes can lead to complications such as a secondary bacterial infection.
It is possible to live a normal life with genital herpes. With proper treatment, most people with genital herpes can control their symptoms and reduce the risk of transmission.
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Dr Alexandra Azevedo
Training: University of Barcelona No. of doctors: 71409
Biography
Dr Alexandra Azevedo graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona in 2015, where she subsequently specialised in General Practice. During her training, she developed a strong interest in the approach to chronic pain, having completed an integrated master's degree in Medicine and Surgery with clinical research into pain management. Her professional experience includes several years of clinical practice in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, where she has had contact with a wide variety of pathologies and challenges, both in the emergency department and in primary healthcare.
She currently works as a family doctor at the ULS Braga. She has been a member of the medical-surgical emergency team at Vila Nova de Famalicão Hospital and has worked as a guest lecturer at the Nursing School of the University of Minho, teaching anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.
Her main clinical interests include emergency medicine, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, as well as preventive medicine and the control of vascular risk factors. She is also dedicated to anti-smoking counselling and weight loss counselling, helping her patients to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Her approach to care is based on a holistic vision, considering health as a balance between physical and psychological well-being.
Dr Alexandra stands out for her humanism and her ability to offer quick and effective solutions to minor problems, ensuring that her patients feel well looked after. At Médico na Net, she sees an opportunity to bring healthcare to more people in an accessible and convenient way.
Passionate about music and travelling, she loves getting to know different cultures and lifestyles, which enriches her view of the world and her medical practice. For her, medicine is not just a profession, but a real commitment to the well-being of the people she cares for. As she likes to say: "Health is the balance between physical and psychological well-being.
