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Signs, Symptoms, Testing & Treatment for Trichomoniasis

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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). It is also referred to as Trich or Trichomonas, and is caused by a parasite known as "Trichomonas Vaginalis." This parasite is commonly found in Sexual fluids, including Vaginal, Pre Cum, and Semen. 

Trichomonas Symptoms

Many people with trichomoniasis don't display any symptoms and don't know they have it. Three out of every ten people who are infected may notice symptoms approximately 3 to 30 days after being exposed. 

When symptoms do occur, they only involve the vulva, vagina, or penis because trichomoniasis does not infect other parts of the body such as the anus or mouth. 

For Women, the first noticeable symptom is itching of the vagina or vulva, which is referred to as vaginitis. Men and Women with trichomoniasis can also develop an infection of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the body.

If the urethra becomes infected, urination is accompanied by a bad odor or discomfort. Frequent urination often occurs as well. Irritation and itching can also occur.

Symptoms can include:

• Itching inside or near the vagina.
• Discomfort during urination or sex.
• Genital swelling.
• Foul-smelling discharge.
• Bloody discharge.
• Frequent urination or urge to urinate.

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Transmission

According to the CDC, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States currently have trichomoniasis. It is perhaps the most common type of curable STD.

Not only can people become reinfected with this disease, but they also have a higher risk of getting HIV if they are already infected with trich.

Trichomoniasis is spread through unprotected sexual contact with an individual who is infected with this disease. It spreads easily once infected sexual fluids touch at individual's vulva, vagina, or penis. It is most commonly spread during vaginal sex.

Even if sex does not occur, it is easily spread through contact if infected fluids are present on the genitals, hands, or sex toys.

You cannot catch trich through casual contact. Since it does not infect the mouth, you cannot catch this disease by kissing, sharing drinks or food, coughing, or sneezing. 

​​Trichomonas Treatments

Trichomonas is easily cured using physician-prescribed antibiotics. A single dose of tinidazole or metronidazole can cure your infection, but your sexual partner must also be treated with antibiotics if infected to avoid transferring the disease back to you. 

Is Trichomoniasis Curable?

Yes, with the Right Treatment. (CDC)​

Some people can be Asymptomatic (No Symptoms) of an STI for days, weeks, months or longer. Making it difficult to tell if you have an STD without getting a Panel Test.

To avoid STIs practice Safe Sex which includes using Condoms & Not Engaging in Sex with Infected Person(s). If you Need Help, see a Healthcare Practitioner and/or Get Tested.

Resources

Trichomoniasis - CDC Fact Sheet – Retrieved July 20, 2019

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