Trichomoniasis

Definition Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that cause discomfort such as itching or burning and fluid smells of intimate parts. This disease can affect men or women, but women are more vulnerable to contracting. Men can contract the disease and spread it to your partner through sexual intercourse.

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis (TV). Not all sufferers will experience symptoms. About half of those infected with this parasite does not experience any symptoms.

Trichomoniasis symptoms that need Caution

Symptoms of trichomoniasis may develop within a month after infection. In women, trichomoniasis affects the vagina and urinary tract or urethral discharge. In men, trichomoniasis invade the urethra, penis area such as the foreskin and the prostate gland.

Symptoms that can be experienced by women, among others:

• Lower abdomen ached.
• Appears pain or discomfort during urination or intercourse.
• Vaginal fluids produced in greater amounts can be lumpy, watery, or frothy. Whitish to yellowish or greenish and smelled fishy.
• Arising pain, swelling and itching at the area of ​​femininity. Sometimes itchy also appear on the inner thigh.

While symptoms can be experienced by men include:

• Frequency urinate more often than usual, and accompanied by pain.
• Appears white discharge from the penis.
• Appears pain, swelling, and redness in the area of ​​the tip of the penis. The pain may also appear during ejaculation.

Causes Trichomoniasi

Trichomoniasis is caused by a small parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This parasite is usually transmitted through unprotected sex or mutual various tools / sex toys. This disease can not be transmitted through:

• Oral sex.
• Anal sex.
• Kiss.
• Sharing the use of cutlery, toilet seat and towel.

Step Through Diagnosis Laboratory Tests

A bit difficult to diagnose this disease because the majority of patients have no symptoms and because the symptoms are almost the same as other sexually transmitted diseases. However, to detect it, the doctor will carry out checks on the genital area, then the next step is a test laboratory. In laboratory tests, the doctor or nurse will take a sample of fluid from the vagina or penis area. These samples will then be sent to the laboratory. In addition to the liquid in the sex organs, specifically for male patients, urine samples can also be checked for the presence of trichomoniasis.

It took several days to get the test results. If a doctor or nurse suspect trichomoniasis, you will be advised to undergo a series of treatments while waiting for test results. The reason is to reduce the risk of more severe infections as early as possible and to prevent the spread of infection.

Another important thing to note is the health of your partner. Encourage him to see her to immediately undergo examination and treatment if tested positive as well.

Handling Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis can be treated effectively with antibiotics. Metronidazole is a type of antibiotics commonly used to overcome this infection. This antibiotic is prescribed in certain doses to be consumed for 5-7 days. In addition to metronidazole, tinidazole can also be used for treatment. Take this medicine after eating and avoid consuming alcohol for 24 hours after taking metronidazole or tinidazole 72 hours after drinking because it can cause severe nausea and vomiting.

If antibiotics have been consumed until exhausted and still visible symptoms, or laboratory results expressed negative for trichomoniasis, then you need more tests to find out whether these symptoms are caused by sexually transmitted infections other.

You also should do a retest if you vomit after taking antibiotics because of possible antibiotic is not absorbed, and you will need more antibiotics or other treatment methods.

It is important to spend all antibiotics are prescribed so that the infection does not return. Avoid intercourse until the infection is resolved completely

Preventive Measures Trichomoniasis

To reduce the risk of infection trichomoniasis, you are advised to perform the following steps:

• Faithful to your partner, do not keep changing.
• Use a condom during sex to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
• Make sure the appliance / use sex toys clean and wrapped in a condom. Avoid sharing tool / toy sex with someone else.
• If you suspect of being infected, stop having sex and immediately contact your doctor for a checkup.