Is Trichomoniasis Curable?

Trichomoniasis is the most common STD in women when compared to men. Also it is the most common curable STD in young and sexually active women.

Approximately 174 million people throughout the world are infected with this parasite each year.

Trichomoniasis is mainly due to single celled protozoan parasite named as trichomonas vaginalis. Vagina is the most common infected area in women.

This parasite is transmitted during the sexual intercourse or vulva-to-vulva contact with an infected partner.

Up to one third of the infected women have no symptoms, however the most common signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis that you experience include: frothy, yellow-green vaginal discharge with a strong odor.

This infection can also lead to pain during sex, painful urination, itching and irritation of the genital tract, excess of white blood cells seen on a wet mount preparation of vaginal discharge, and vaginal pH above 5.

During certain instances, you can experience lower abdominal pain. Usually, these signs and symptoms appear within 5-28 days after exposure to the parasite.

Pregnant women with trichomoniasis can give birth to low birth weight babies and also premature births. During certain cases, you may experience infection or rupture of the placenta.

Genital inflammation caused by trichomoniasis can increase your susceptibility to HIV if you are exposed to the virus.

Usually, treatment for trichomoniasis includes antibiotics such as metronidazole or tinidazole prescribed by your doctor. People taking them should avoid alcohol immediately after treatment, because a chemical reaction causing nausea and vomiting can result.

Side effects of these drugs include: headaches, abdominal cramping and nausea. In some rare cases, Seizures and neurological disorders can result.

Also, there are some alternative therapies available, but there is no rigorous scientific evidence that support the use of these therapies.