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Trichomoniasis (also sometimes known as ‘trich’) is a common sexually transmitted infection that’s caused by the parasite trichomonas vaginalis (TV). It’s usually more common in women than men, though around 50% of people don’t show any symptoms even when they have trichomoniasis.
The WHO estimates that there are around 276 million new cases of trichomoniasis worldwide each year, and that around 187 million people are infected with trichomoniasis across the globe. It’s also more common in older people, with some studies showing that most positive cases were confirmed in the over 50s.
Trichomoniasis is relatively easy to treat once you have a confirmed diagnosis and can usually be cleared up using antibiotics, which you’ll need to have a prescription for.
Anyone who has unprotected sex can get trichomoniasis. It can also be spread through sharing sex toys.
The risk of contracting trichomoniasis is higher if you are a woman.
It’s thought to be the most common curable sexually transmitted infection, although because it’s often asymptomatic, it’s hard to know for sure. Unfortunately, this means that there’ll be people who have trichomoniasis who may not have symptoms, don’t know that they have a trichomoniasis infection and may be passing it on to other people.
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease, anyone who has sex (or genital contact) with someone infected can get trichomoniasis. It isn’t spread through kissing or other physical contact.
If you’ve had trichomoniasis before you can still get it again. It’s estimated that one in five people get reinfected within three months of receiving treatment.
To avoid getting reinfected, all sexual partners should get treated with antibiotics at the same time. You should then wait to have sex again until you’ve been treated and are free of symptoms (usually after about a week). You’ll also likely be advised to have another test after three months to make sure you’ve not been reinfected, or you should test sooner if your symptoms come back before then.
Trichomoniasis doesn’t always cause symptoms, which can be a challenge and is probably one of the reasons why it’s thought to be so common.
The most common symptoms of trichomoniasis in women are:
The most common symptoms of trichomoniasis in men are:
Not everyone will experience all of these symptoms or in the same severity. So if you have any concerns or you want a second opinion, it’s best to go and get checked out.
Trichomoniasis rarely causes further complications but for pregnant women it can lead to low birth weight and premature births. It can contribute to short term effects on health like bronchitis, oral lesions and pneumonia.
It can also lead to genital inflammation, which may make it easier to contract other STIs such as HIV. Some studies have also shown that trichomoniasis may increase risk of cervical cancer in women and may contribute to increased instances of prostate cancer in men.
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When we present you with stats, data, opinion or a consensus, we’ll tell you where this came from. And we’ll only present data as clinically reliable if it’s come from a reputable source, such as a state or government-funded health body, a peer-reviewed medical journal, or a recognised analytics or data body. Read more in our editorial policy.
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