Trichomonal Vaginitis – A Parasitic Infection of the Vagina

Trichomonal vaginitis is an infection or inflammation of the vagina due to the parasites that lives in the genitourinary tract. This contagious infection spreads through sexual contact. The organs involved are vagina, urethra and bladder. This infection won’t show any symptoms for several years.

Trichomonal vaginitis is associated with

• Itching and pain at the vaginal area.
• Pain while urinating and when urine touches the inflamed tissues.
• Redness of the vaginal lips and vagina.
• Foul smelling and soapy vaginal discharge that is observed for several days after the menstrual cycle.

Discomfort greatly varies in individual women and from time-to-time in the same woman. The risk increases when you have unprotected sex with a partner of unknown status. Secondary bacterial infections are the possible complications associated with trichomonal vaginitis (Symptoms Of Trichomoniasis).

Recovering from trichomonal vaginitis:

Medications

Oral antibiotics are specified for you and your partner and both of you need to start the treatment simultaneously. You need to follow the treatment for 7-10 days. Never drink alcohol or use vinegar when you take antibiotics.

Alcohol and vinegar both interact with the medicine and cause a violent reaction along with vomiting, sweating, nausea, weakness and some other symptoms. Repeat the course after 6 weeks to get complete recovery.

If you notice any side effects with oral medications, you can use some prescribed vaginal tablets that are inserted into the vagina during bedtime for six successive nights. If you notice itching, you can use prescribed cream as a substitute.

General measures

• Don’t wear panties made from silk, nylon or non ventilating materials. Only wear panties made of cotton.
• Don’t wear tight cloths like jeans.
• Don’t sit with wet clothing.
• If you feel burning while urinating, use a tubal device or urinate while bathing.

Heat, excessive sweating and overexertion should be avoided. Avoid intercourse until you are completely healed.

If you notice any signs of trichomonal vaginitis, symptoms continue more than a week, unusual swelling or vaginal bleeding and the symptoms reoccur after the treatment, then you should consult your doctor.

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Stephanie writes on womens health, and other useful topics such as breast cancer, fibroids, diabetes, obesity, reproductive health,infertility, birth control, hormonal imbalance, and PMS.