Question 1

could men give women trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease from a parasite called Trichomonas Vaginalis. Most often women become infected by penis to vaginal contact or vaginal to vaginal contact. It reportedly can infect the mouth &amp; anus but can NOT survive in those areas.

Question 2

will trichomoniasis go away on its own in men?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Usually not. It takes a single dose of an antibiotic, so easier enough to treat.

Here is some information:
http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm

Question 3

why do so few places test men for trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

Trichomoniasis: Most importantly, most men don't have vaginas! If they report that their partners are + for Trichomoniasis they should of course should be treated.

Question 4

does trichomoniasis affect men and women differently?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In men it may be asymptomatic or case a slight irritation of the urethra.  In women is usually causes a malodorous vaginal discharge.

Question 5

how to females really get trichomoniasis what fluids in a men passes it ?

Accepted Answer

Semen: The normal routes of transmission for Trichomoniasis are penis to vagina, vagina to penis or vagina to vagina.  
Risk of infection from oral sex: Giving oral sex to a woman with an infected vagina or a man with an infected penis might result in getting trichomoniasis of the throat. There are few reports of potential spread from oral sex.

Question 6

can trichomoniasis cause epididymitis in men?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: It is often asymptomatic in men, but generally symptomatic infection is confined to the lower genital tract - the urethra.

Question 7

can trichomoniasis increase incidence of prostate cancer in men?

Accepted Answer

No: Trichomoniasis is an infection that is transmitted sexually. It is treated with the appropriate antibiotics. It has never been asoociated with the future development of prostate cancer.

Question 8

i was told trichomoniasis in men usually doesnt stay is that right? so the hospital sti clinic wont test me for it as im a man??

Accepted Answer

Trichomonas: You have been misinformed, or you misunderstood. All STI experts know that trichomonas infects men, usually without symptoms, and can persist for long periods (months? years?). Women with trichomonas often are reinfected if their sex partners are not treated for trich. Trich testing in men is controversial. With DNA tests now available, testing is more common but not routine in all settings.

Question 9

why is it so hard to find trichomoniasis in a man?

Accepted Answer

thricomonas: It may not be hard if you look at a centrifuges sample of the first portion of voided urine.

Question 10

can you give a man trichomoniasis by giving him oral sex only?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Trichomonas is a parasite that only infects the genital tract. It does not infect the mouth or throat, and therefore cannot be transmitted from the mouth by oral sex. No risk at all.

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