Question 1

my partner said she is diagnosed with trichomoniasis what can i buy over the counter at a drug store i don't have any insurance please help?

Accepted Answer

Local health departm: You can be treated at the local health department, typically for free.  This is a sexually transmitted infection and as such both partners need treatment to prevent continued infection. Your local health department can also test for other STD'S which is highly recommended to protect you and your health. There is no over the counter treatment for STD'S in this country.

Question 2

how does trichomoniasis spread?

Accepted Answer

Sexual contact: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that is transmiited via body fluids. It is treated with antibiotics. All sexual partners should be treated. The use of condoms will minimize your risks of contracting the disease.

Question 3

can trichomoniasis affect kids?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease.

Question 4

can trichomoniasis spread orally?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: It is generally considered to be confined to genital tract transmission.

Question 5

what does trichomoniasis look like?

Accepted Answer

Trichomoniasis: May be silent in 70% of infected people.  Symptoms may occur within 5 to 28 days or much longer out. Symptoms may be intermittent.  Men may experience penile discharge, burning w urination ; /or ejaculation as well as itching internal to the penis. Woman may have a green/yellow/white or clear discharge as well as redness, itching, burning of tissues. Pain may occur with urination or with sex.

Question 6

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 7

how can trichomoniasis be contracted?

Accepted Answer

Sexually: 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 8

is trichomoniasis prevalent in the us?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although the prevalence of Trichomonas is estimated at 8 million cases/year, that is probably an underestimate. The reasons are that it is not reported nationally, many people have no symptoms &amp; the tests used to diagnose it have low sensitivity.

Question 9

can trichomoniasis reappear after months?

Accepted Answer

Reinfection: The chances are the trichomonas came back because of reinfection. The 'tricky' thing about trich is that not every one has symptoms - so perhaps your partner may have had it and couldn't tell you because they themselves didn't know. Best to see an Infectious Diseases doctor who are experts in this kind of thing- you and your partner(s) would need evaluation to stop the spreading back and forth.

Question 10

how is it most likely to get trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

: From sexual intercourse with an infected person.

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