No one knows exactly how long someone can have vaginal trichomoniasis with few or no symptoms. We do know that women can have this infection for at least three months without symptoms of any kind, and we know that it can be transmitted to a sex partner even when it is causing no symptoms.
It is easy to misdiagnose trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis as a yeast infection because yeast infection also causes an unpleasant discharge. Treatment for yeast infections is different than for trichomoniasis or BV, so an accurate diagnosis is important.
While trichomoniasis is almost always spread through sexual contact, about 70 percent of people with the infection don't show any symptoms. People can also carry the parasite for many months without knowing it.
Antibiotics. Trichomoniasis is usually treated quickly and easily with antibiotics. Most people are prescribed an antibiotic called metronidazole which is very effective if taken correctly. You'll usually have to take metronidazole twice a day, for 5 to 7 days.
Many people who have trichomoniasis don't know it. The infection often has no symptoms. Women are more likely than men to get symptoms. You can pass trichomoniasis to others without knowing it.
Some people with symptoms of trich get them within 5 to 28 days after being infected, but others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go, and without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.
Trichomoniasis can be diagnosed by looking at a sample of vaginal fluid for women or urine for men under a microscope. If the parasite can be seen under the microscope, no further tests are needed.
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Some people with trichomoniasis won't experience any symptoms. In some women, however, the infection causes vaginal discharge that has a strong fish-like odor.
It's not uncommon to notice that your groin smells a little unusual after sexual activity. This can be for a number of reasons. Vigorous sex can cause sweating that increases the smell. If you or the other person has an active yeast or other infection, the smell could increase.
Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women, trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination. Men who have trichomoniasis typically have no symptoms.
Trichomoniasis can be cured with a single dose of prescription antibiotic medication (either metronidazole or tinidazole), pills which can be taken by mouth. It is okay for pregnant women to take this medication.
Trichomoniasis is unlikely to go away without treatment, but it can be effectively treated with antibiotics. Most men and women are treated with an antibiotic called metronidazole, which is usually taken twice a day for 5 to 7 days.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are caused by bacterial infection, while Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasitic infection. All three happen when an individual has unprotected sex with an infected partner. Those, who are at high risk of getting infected, need to get tested regularly.
Oral or Rectal TrichomoniasisIt is not typically associated with infections of the mouth or anus. However, there have been rare case reports of trichomoniasis causing infections of the mouth, throat, or anus. The symptoms can include irritation, burning, and pain in these affected areas.
Sexual health lab tests do not regularly screen for trichomoniasis because there aren't as many serious health issues that result from it.
Trich can easily infect the vulva, vagina, penis, and urethra, but it usually doesn't infect other body parts (like the mouth or anus). Trichomoniasis isn't spread through casual contact, so you can't get it from sharing food or drinks, kissing, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sneezing, or sitting on toilet seats.
Outlook
| Red | starting or ending a period cervical infection cervical polyp endometrial or cervical cancer |
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| White | healthy discharge yeast infection |
| Yellow-green | sexually transmitted infection, such as trichomoniasis |
| Clear | healthy discharge pregnancy ovulation hormonal imbalances |
| Gray | BV |
Currently, the CDC and WHO recommend a single 2-g dose of oral metronidazole or tinidazole as first-line treatment and a 7-day regimen of two daily 400-mg or 500-mg doses of oral metronidazole as second-line treatment for Trichomonas vaginalis infection, but evidence has shown that one dose might not be enough,
vaginalis could survive in urine for several hours. However, the 1960 report apparently misinter- preted results from a study published in 1957 which presented data on survival of T. vaginalis in vaginal secretions, not from urine (1, 8, 14).
In women, the trich parasite may also be identified by a routine Pap test done as part of a regular gynecologic exam. Expert opinions vary on the accuracy of a Pap test for diagnosing trich. But if a Pap test shows trich, your doctor will probably talk to you about treatment or maybe other tests.
