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Vaginal Dryness

This consultation costs €15.00.

Fill in the form and our doctors will contact you within 24 hours.

We offer you a consultation service based on a questionnaire, so that we can quickly and safely offer you a plan to deal with your vaginal dryness.

The treatments that are approved, and in some cases suggested, by our doctors are in line with best practice for Portuguese medicine. Please note, this service is for non-urgent cases.

If you are feeling unwell, please call 112 for urgent emergencies. Alternatively, you can contact SNS 24 for any non-urgent matters too.

If you have questions about your health problem or treatment, we advise you to schedule a Telephone Consultation or Video Appointment.

FAQ'S

Vaginal dryness is a condition in which the vaginal mucosa does not produce an adequate amount of natural moisture, resulting in discomfort, irritation and, in some cases, pain.

Common causes include menopause, breastfeeding, stress, anxiety, medications, smoking, allergies, unsuitable hygiene products and medical conditions.

Symptoms may include itching, burning, pain during sexual intercourse, irritation and a feeling of dryness.

Treatment may involve the use of vaginal lubricants or moisturizers, hormone replacement therapy (for menopausal women), and addressing underlying causes if identified.

Yes, vaginal dryness is common during menopause due to decreased estrogen levels.

Vaginal dryness can increase the risk of vaginal infections and make sexual intercourse uncomfortable.

Yes, vaginal dryness can be successfully treated, relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.

In addition to medical treatment, it may help to avoid irritants, use lubricants during sexual intercourse, and adopt gentle hygiene habits.

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.