Trichomoniasis, sexually transmitted infection.

The sexually transmitted infection, Trichomoniasis, is caused by having multiple sexual partners.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE THIS INFECTION?

Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections, caused by a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It is usually located in the vagina of women and in the prostate glands of men.

For this reason, the risk factors are having several sexual partners and not using a condom during sexual intercourse.

This is why trichomoniasis requires a medical diagnosis and only a professional doctor can treat it. When infections are acute, they clear up in a matter of days or weeks.

If you have dark yellow or greenish vaginal discharge, it may be a sign of a bacterial infection or a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Red or brown: Many times, brown or red vaginal spotting or discharge can happen right before or after your period.

Likewise, when a woman has her period, the parasite takes advantage of the iron contained in the vaginal fluid at that time to increase adherence to the tissues.

TYPES OF TRICHOMONA:

Humans have three species: Trichomonas vaginalis, the only pathogen of the urogenital system, and the commensals Trichomonas tenax from the mouth and Trichomonas hominis from the intestine.

The infection incubates over a period of between 7 and 21 days and occurs in two phases:

In the first phase, the establishment of the parasite occurs. Symptoms may not appear.

In the second the symptoms appear, producing the disease.

THE SYMPTOMS OF TRICHOMONIASIS ARE:

Foamy and foul-smelling vaginal secretions. It can be transparent, white, gray, yellow or green.
Redness, burning and itching in the genitals.
Stained.
Itching of the genitals and painful urination in women.
urge to urinate more often than normal.
pain or burning when urinating.
Men usually have no symptoms.
Complications include risk of premature birth in pregnant women.
Many people have trichomoniasis and do not know they have it.
Symptoms may vary.

TREATMENT:

Treatment consists of both members of the couple taking a high dose of a certain oral antibiotic.

Laboratory tests or imaging studies are always required.
Yes, the infection can be cured through an antibiotic called metronidazole or Flagil.
Women with trichomoniasis should receive metronidazole at a dose of 500 mg orally twice a day for 7 days.
Men should receive 2 g of metronidazole orally as a single dose.
An alternative treatment for women and men is tinidazole in a single dose of 2 g orally.
fluconazole for trichomoniasis can be taken orally administered in a single dose of 2 g or doses of 500 mg every 12 hours for 7 days.
the best suppository for bad odor is Clindamycin (Cleocin, Clindesse, among others).
The use of metronidazole suppositories, its action is to stop the growth of the bacteria.
1 suppository (500 Mg.) vaginally at night for a period of 10 days, in combination with oral treatment. Unspecified vaginitis: 1 suppository (500 mg) vaginally at night for a period of 7 days, in combination with oral treatment if necessary.
Azithromycin in a single oral dose of 1 g, or doxycycline, 100 mg every 12 hours for seven days, are the treatments of choice.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

Some natural remedies, such as garlic and tea tree oil, have been traditionally used to treat vaginal odor.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages while taking metronidazole or for at least 3 days after completing treatment.
You can take the medicine at home.
Keep in mind that there are no home remedies to treat trichomoniasis.
Getting tested is the only way to know if you have Trichomoniasis.

It is important to know that to prevent trichomoniasis or any of the sexually transmitted diseases, the only way is not to have vaginal, anal or oral sex.