Question 1

can trichomonas turn into hiv and/or aids if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

No: Trichomona (parasite) cannot turn into HIV (virus) or Aids. However, both are sexually transmitted so there is a risk to have contracted HIV during unprotected sex. HIV may cause aids.

Question 2

is trichomoniasis and chlamydia the same thing? can you get chlamydia from having untreated trichomoniasis?

Accepted Answer

No : Chlamydia and trichomonas are two different things. You cannot catch chlamydia from having untreated trichomonas. Both would need to be treated. Partner also needs to be treated. Consider condoms to prevent STI. Hope this helps.

Question 3

hey how long can u go untreated with trichomonas ?

Accepted Answer

Why not treat?: Schedule a virtual visit with a Healthtap  doctor  in your state right now and get the help that you need. There is no need to live with this easily treatable sexually transmitted disease. Antibiotics can be prescribed and you can get better. A local doctor in your area or a local health department can also offer treatment. Metronidazole is the treatment and it is very inexpensive.

Question 4

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 5

can trichomoniasis affect kids?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease.

Question 6

can trichomoniasis spread orally?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

What happens if trichomoniasis is left untreated

A member asked:

Can trichomonas turn into hiv and/or aids if left untreated?

A member asked:

Is trichomoniasis and chlamydia the same thing? can you get chlamydia from having untreated trichomoniasis?

A member asked:

Hey how long can u go untreated with trichomonas ?

A member asked:

How does trichomoniasis spread?

A member asked:

Can trichomoniasis affect kids?

A member asked:

Can trichomoniasis spread orally?

A member asked:

What does trichomoniasis look like?

A member asked:

Could men give women trichomoniasis?

A member asked:

How can trichomoniasis be contracted?

A member asked:

Is trichomoniasis prevalent in the us?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?