Trichomoniasis is caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis, which finds a suitable environment (heat and moisture) in the vagina or in the urethra. What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis in women and men? What is the treatment of trichomoniasis?

Contents:

  1. Trichomoniasis - how can you get infected?
  2. Trichomoniasis - symptoms in women
  3. Trichomoniasis - symptoms in men
  4. Trichomoniasis - diagnosis
  5. Trichomoniasis - treatment
  6. Trichomoniasis - prophylaxis

Trichomoniasis(trichomondosis) is a sexually transmitted (venereal) disease caused by trichomonas vaginalis. It is a parasite of the lower parts of the human urogenital organs. In women, it is most often found in the vagina, also in the cervix and urethra, and in men - on the foreskin and glans, in the urethra and in the prostate gland. The infection rate for women is 20%, for men - 10%.

Trichomoniasis - how can you get infected?

The infection occurs via:

  • genitourinary system, especially directly during intercourse,
  • in labor,

Infections that are indirect, such as through gynecological instruments, bath items, bedding, etc., are generally assigned a minor role.

Trichomoniasis - symptoms in women

The symptoms of trichomoniasis in women are:

In approximately 10-50 percent of patients, trichomoniasis is asymptomatic.

  • heavy, gray, yellow-green, frothy, unpleasant odor
  • burning and itching of the vagina and vulva
  • pain during intercourse
  • contact spotting
  • redness of the vulva, vagina and cervix

In the event of urinary tract infections, the following also appear:

  • pains in the coil
  • pollakiuria
  • pains in the lower abdomen

In women, untreated trichomoniasis, due to the colonization of the uterus and even the fallopian tubes, may cause infertility or pregnancy complications.

Trichomoniasis - symptoms in men

In men who are carriers of the protozoan, trichomoniasis is often asymptomatic. Other men develop symptoms of inflammation of the foreskin, glans, urethra andbladder, accompanied by:

  • whitish urethral discharge
  • itching and burning pain in the urethra
  • pollakiuria.

Trichomoniasis - diagnosis

To diagnose trichomoniasis, you should visit a gynecologist, urologist or dermatologist-venereologist. The confirmation of the initial diagnosis of the disease is a laboratory test of a vaginal discharge sample from a woman, and from a man's urethra. In the case of trichomoniasis, both partners should also be treated.

Trichomoniasis - treatment

The treatment of trichomoniasis uses an antibiotic, metronidazole - a drug with bactericidal and protozoicidal properties. The drug is prescribed by a doctor, it is used orally or vaginally, 2 times a day. For prophylactic purposes, it is recommended to use condoms during sexual intercourse.

You must do it

Trichomoniasis - prophylaxis

  • Create a mutually monogamous relationship with your partner.
  • If you do not have a regular partner - remember to protect them with a condom.
  • Give up sexual intercourse with a sick person or during treatment.
  • In public toilets, do not sit on the toilet seat.
  • Use only your own towel and your toiletries.
  • Never borrow bathing suits or underwear (not from anyone else).

Why are venereal diseases dangerous? Dr. Łukasz Preibisz explains - venereologist and dermatologist

Source: x-news.pl/Dzień Dobry TVN

Where to go for help

Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases is free. It is enough to come to the skin and venereology clinic. You do not need to use the local clinic.

Category:

Intimate diseases