Trichomoniasis - symptoms

Trichomoniasis (or trichomoniasis) is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, which is caused by a simple microorganism - a vaginal trichomonas. Even from the name of the bacterium it is clear that this disease is predominantly female, mostly diagnosed in girls, and besides, it has more serious consequences for them if there is no proper treatment.

Men, for the most part, are carriers of the disease, but the infection with Trichomonas for them is less dangerous than for women.

Very often this disease for a long time does not manifest itself in any way, but it affects not only the genital tract, but also the bladder, kidneys and other organs. The infected person is not aware of anything and continues to infect his partners, which is why the prevalence of infection only grows. Meanwhile, after the end of the incubation period, you can still detect some symptoms of trichomoniasis, and in women they appear more often and more pronounced than men.

Symptoms of trichomoniasis in women

Most often in women, you can find the following signs of trichomoniasis:

• vaginal discharge;
• redness and swelling of small and large labia;
• small hemorrhages in the genital area.

What symptoms of trichomoniasis should I pay special attention to? The most revealing sign of this disease in women is the unexpected appearance of a large number of unusual vaginal discharge, which can be watery, foamy, mucous, but always have a very unpleasant and sharp smell resembling "fish".

If one or more of the above signs are found, especially if it was preceded by an unprotected sexual intercourse, it is necessary to consult a doctor immediately. Ignoring the symptoms of trichomoniasis, especially in women, and lack of treatment can cause not only infection of other people, but also irreversible consequences for one's own organism.

When you contact a doctor immediately after infection, trichomoniasis can be treated successfully, often only a single dose of antibiotic is sufficient for a complete recovery. However, taking the wrong drugs or incomplete examination before starting treatment will lead to the transition of the disease to a chronic form, which, in turn, very often causes infertility, colpitis , endometritis and other, much more serious consequences.