Trichomoniasis

Ways of transmission of trichomoniasis

In 95% of cases, the disease is sexually transmitted, since trichomonads are not resistant to environmental influences and die quite quickly. In 2/3 cases of infection, we are talking about extramarital sex.

In addition to the general toxic effect on the body, trichomoniasis provokes the development of vulvovaginitis, cervicitis, and urethritis. In addition, trichomonads slow down the movement of spermatozoa, which can cause infertility, during pregnancy the risk of miscarriage and termination of pregnancy increases.

Symptoms of trichomoniasis in women

The main and characteristic symptom of trichomoniasis in women is the appearance of characteristic foamy discharge from the vagina. They have a yellow-green color and an unpleasant smell, in rare cases with blood impurities. In rare cases, a symptom of trichomoniasis is the appearance of small sores on the labia.

When trichomoniasis becomes chronic, the disease can provoke the development of cervical erosion and other inflammatory processes in the uterus and appendages.

Often the disease has a latent form and can appear during pregnancy, after childbirth or abortion, after a cold.

Diagnosis of trichomoniasis (trichomonosis)

In recent years, the main method of detecting trichomoniasis pathogens is the search for genetic markers using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Treatment of trichomoniasis in women

Treatment of trichomoniasis in women requires compliance with certain principles. Not only the patient should be treated, but also her sexual partner, even if he does not show symptoms of trichomoniasis, as well as patients with inflammatory processes of the pelvic organs, in whom trichomonads are not detected, but these pathogens are detected in the partner.

During the treatment period, it is necessary to completely stop sexual life. In addition to trichomoniasis, doctors also eliminate concomitant diseases that affect the resistance of the body as a whole.

Treatment of trichomoniasis in women is primarily aimed at eliminating the causative agents of the disease. Since this disease is often accompanied by concomitant infection and inflammation of the mucous genital organs, therapy consists in taking a wide range of drugs. Mandatory additions are antibiotics, antifungal drugs.

If after therapy, re-analysis of the swab did not reveal pathogens, the treatment of trichomoniasis can be considered successful. In isolated cases, the unpleasant symptoms of trichomoniasis (discharge and itching) do not disappear even after the elimination of the causative agent, in which case therapy is carried out, which is recommended when non-specific colpitis is detected.

It is worth remembering that the body does not develop immunity to trichomoniasis, so repeated infections are possible. Take care of your health and undergo regular examinations by a gynecologist.

The LeoDerm clinic in Lviv offers a gynecological examination in a private office. We guarantee quick examination results and effective treatment of this delicate disease, trichomoniasis. You can fully count on our help. Avoid serious complications in the future, come for an appointment!