Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease characterized by the presence of yellowish or greenish secretion and itching in women and is generally asymptomatic in men. Treatment of trichomoniasis is done with antibiotics, such as metronidazole and tinidazole according to the advice of the gynecologist, in the case of women, or the urologist, in the case of men.
Because trichomoniasis is an easily transmitted disease, both partners are advised to perform treatment at the same time, because even in the absence of symptoms, the parasite that causes the disease may already infect both of them. In addition, to ensure that antibiotics have the desired effect, you should avoid drinking alcohol up to 24 hours after taking metronidazole or 3 days after taking tinidazole. Symptoms of trichomoniasis usually go away a week after starting treatment.
- Treatment of trichomoniasis is done with the use of antibiotics according to medical advice.
- Which can be twice daily for 5 to 7 days or a single dose.
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During treatment, it is recommended to consume alcoholic beverages, as this may cause discomfort, vomiting, nausea and abdominal pain. The partner should also be treated, even if it has no symptoms, so that there is no risk of reinfection.
It is also important that you do not have sex during treatment. And, even after symptoms are gone, avoid having multiple sexual partners, always use a condom and observe the presence of a secretion, to make sure the infection does not recur. If abnormal discharge is noticed, it is important to see the gynecologist. Know what each color of vaginal discharge means.
In addition, treatment with metronidazole or tinidazole is not recommended for pregnant women during the first trimester of pregnancy.
A home treatment option for trichomoniasis is vaginal washing with pau d’arco tea. Pau d’arco is a medicinal plant with antiviral and antibiotic properties, capable of eliminating Trichomonas vaginalis. The tea is made with 1 liter of water and 3 tablespoons of dried leaves. After boiling for about 10 minutes and filtering, washing can be done. See other home remedies for vaginal discharge.
Complications of this disease are rare, however, due to inflammation caused by trichomoniasis, people with this infection have an increased risk of getting:
In addition, if the infection occurs during pregnancy and there is no adequate treatment, there is an increased risk of preterm birth or malformations in the baby. See symptoms of trichomoniasis in both men and women.
Signs of improvement in trichomoniasis appear about 2 to 3 days after starting treatment and include itching relief, loss of discharge, reduced redness, and decreased frequent need to urinate, for example.
Signs of aggravation of trichomoniasis occur when the patient does not initiate proper treatment and may therefore include increased redness of the intimate area, odor, swelling or injury. In addition, pregnant women with trichomoniasis who do not initiate proper treatment may have other serious complications such as premature delivery or transmission of the disease to the baby during childbirth.