Why can't you have sex with trichomoniasis?

Written by Su Wen
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Trichomonas vaginitis is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. During treatment, it is important to keep the vulva clean to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Wash the vulva daily, change underwear frequently, avoid spicy foods and alcohol during the acute phase, and abstain from sexual activity during treatment. After treatment, it is necessary to check for Trichomonas negativity promptly. Continue treatment for one more cycle after the next menstruation is completed, and recheck the vaginal discharge after each menstruation. Cure can be considered after three negative results. During treatment, it is also important to avoid reinfection. Underwear and towels used for washing should be boiled for about 5 to 10 minutes to eliminate pathogens.

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Written by Su Wen
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Why can't you have sex with trichomoniasis?

Trichomonas vaginitis is caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. During treatment, it is important to keep the vulva clean to prevent secondary bacterial infections. Wash the vulva daily, change underwear frequently, avoid spicy foods and alcohol during the acute phase, and abstain from sexual activity during treatment. After treatment, it is necessary to check for Trichomonas negativity promptly. Continue treatment for one more cycle after the next menstruation is completed, and recheck the vaginal discharge after each menstruation. Cure can be considered after three negative results. During treatment, it is also important to avoid reinfection. Underwear and towels used for washing should be boiled for about 5 to 10 minutes to eliminate pathogens.

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Written by Li Li Jie
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What happens if trichomonal vaginitis becomes severe?

If trichomonal vaginitis is severe, it may lead to ascending inflammation, resulting in cystitis and pyelonephritis. Therefore, trichomonal vaginitis is considered quite serious. When trichomonal vaginitis occurs, it is important to actively treat the symptoms. If it is untreated or not properly treated, it can become chronic trichomonal vaginitis. At this stage, there will be an increase in vaginal discharge, which appears grayish-white and has an odor, along with urinary tract infections. During an infection, symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination may occur. Patients with trichomonal vaginitis may also experience reddening and itching of the external genitalia, with scratch marks, and even ulcers. Therefore, it is crucial to actively treat trichomonal vaginitis if it is detected.

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How to treat the symptoms of trichomoniasis vaginitis?

Trichomonas vaginitis is one of the common types of vaginitis in women and is classified as a sexually transmitted disease. It can cause symptoms of urinary tract infection by invading the urinary tract, such as frequent urination, urgent urination, painful urination, and even bloody urine. The main treatment involves the use of systemic medications, currently primarily nitroimidazole drugs, including metronidazole and tinidazole. The main treatment regimens include taking two pills of metronidazole as a single dose, two pills of tinidazole as a single dose, or 400 mg of metronidazole twice daily for seven consecutive days. Sexual partners need to be treated simultaneously, and unprotected sexual intercourse should be avoided during the treatment period. Within three months of treatment, patients should be re-examined, generally after the menstrual period is over. If three consecutive re-examinations are negative, it can be declared cured.

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Can trichomonas get pregnant?

If a woman undergoing a vaginal secretion test is found to have trichomonas, she should be diagnosed with trichomoniasis. It is not recommended for women with trichomoniasis to become pregnant; they should first treat the trichomoniasis before attempting conception. If pregnancy occurs while trichomoniasis is present, the inflammation might spread through the cervix into the uterine cavity, affecting the implantation and later development of the gestational sac. Even if the gestational sac develops in the early stages, there might be complications such as intrauterine infection or premature rupture of membranes later on. Therefore, once diagnosed with trichomoniasis, treatment with medications should be initiated, typically healing within a week. After experiencing another menstrual cycle, it is then completely safe to try to conceive.

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Trichomonal vaginitis recurs at what stage?

Trichomonal vaginitis tends to recur after menstruation. During menstruation, the body's resistance is lowered, and the cervix is in an open state, making it easy for pathogens to invade and cause a recurrence of trichomonal vaginitis. The characteristic manifestation of trichomonal vaginitis is the discharge of thin, purulent, yellow-green, foamy secretions with a foul odor. The main clinical symptoms include an increase in vaginal discharge, itching or burning pain in the vulva, pain during sexual intercourse, etc. Generally, once trichomonal vaginitis is diagnosed, it can be treated under a doctor's supervision. However, it is important to note that trichomonal vaginitis is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. Sexual partners should be treated simultaneously, and sexual intercourse should be avoided during treatment to greatly increase the likelihood of cure and reduce the possibility of recurrence. Please follow the doctor’s advice and accurate diagnosis for specific treatment. If you have further questions, please consult a doctor at a hospital.