Question 1

is there an over-the-counter treatment for trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

Prescribed: Trichomoniasis can be treated w one oral dose of Metronidazole or tinidazole.  These are antibiotics which your doctor can order.

Question 2

are there over-the-counter cures for trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

Prescription: Trichomoniasis can be treated w one oral dose of Metronidazole or tinidazole.  These are antibiotics which your doctor can order.

Question 3

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 4

can you masturbate while being on treatment for trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. Masturbation or orgasm have no effect on effectiveness of any antibiotic treatment.

Question 5

suspect of trichomoniasis... my sex partner is getting treatment... i don't have symptoms, but i had them,didn't get treatment?

Accepted Answer

Trichomonas: You should be treated. Men often are colonized without symptoms, and without clearing this you are likely to reinfect your sexual partner and having it increases the risk of acquiring other STDs. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years. Go see somebody who knows about STDs. Good luck.

Question 6

what is the treatment for trichomoniasis vaginalis?

Accepted Answer

Metronidazole: The typical treatment for trichomoniasis is metronidazole.

Question 7

how long does treatment for trichomoniasis take to start working?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: If effective as most of cases, it should exert its killing trichomonas in 24 hours, but the trich-related symptoms may take 3-7 days, varying among individuals to reflect the degree of local inflammation and systemic general health for healing. More&gt; Ask doctor timely. Best wish...

Question 8

i have come in contact with a female with trichomoniasis shes on her 4th day of treatment meds and we had sex on her 4th day , can i still get it??

Accepted Answer

Urine test: A male who could potentially have contracted trichomoniasis from a female incompletely treated for trichomoniasis could have a urine test for trich done to see, if he may have contracted the infection.

Question 9

my doctor told me that a man can get rid of trichomoniasis without. treatment is that true.

Accepted Answer

Your partner-: should be treated as well if you have tested positive for trichomoniasis.  This increases your curative rates.  Take care.

Question 10

will i get reinfected with trichomoniasis if i wear the same swimsuits i wore by the time i had been diagnosed with this std. (august 2020) by the way i got treatment?

Accepted Answer

: Trichomoniasis is usually considered a sexually transmitted disease.  Based on what you've described, the risk would be incredibly low for you to contract it by wearing swimsuits.

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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?

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Can you masturbate while being on treatment for trichomoniasis?

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Suspect of trichomoniasis... my sex partner is getting treatment... i don't have symptoms, but i had them,didn't get treatment?

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What is the treatment for trichomoniasis vaginalis?

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How long does treatment for trichomoniasis take to start working?

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I have come in contact with a female with trichomoniasis shes on her 4th day of treatment meds and we had sex on her 4th day , can i still get it??

A member asked:

My doctor told me that a man can get rid of trichomoniasis without. treatment is that true.

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Will i get reinfected with trichomoniasis if i wear the same swimsuits i wore by the time i had been diagnosed with this std. (august 2020) by the way i got treatment?

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