What is Trichomoniases?
Infection of vagina in women, urethra in men, caused by tiny parasites that live in moist places in the body.
How do I get Trichomoniases?
Sexual contact. Also spread by damp wash cloths, towels and bathing suits shared with infected person. Parasite can live outside body for hours.
What are the symptoms of Trichomoniases?
In women, greenish yellow vaginal discharge with bad odor, frequent painful urination, inflammation in genitals, sometimes pain in lower abdomen. In men, discharge from penis, mild discomfort in penis. You can harbor Trich (Trichomoniasis) in your body for years with or without symptoms.
Is Trichomoniases dangerous?
Drug prescribed for treatment may cause dizziness, nausea and headache. Pregnant women should be treated by a health professional.
Is Trichomoniases common?
Very common but prompt treatment cures it.
How do I get rid of Trichomoniases?
Best treatment is prevention. Use condoms! Metronidazole (by prescription) is treatment for this and many other parasitic beasts. You and your partner should be treated so you won't re-infect each other.
