STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Trichomonas (trick-o-moan-us)
Trichomonas is spread through contact with discharge during sex and it infects the bladder, penis, vagina, rectum and the small glands that surround the vagina and penis. Men are unlikely to have any symptoms, but women get an irritating vaginal discharge with an odor and bleeding. Women could also have no symptoms at all. If it gets into the bladder, men and women, may urinate more than usual. Very rarely, trichomonas may live (~24 hours) on wet towels or other moist garments and close genital contact with these objects can lead to an infection. This usually, only occurs if a large amount of the germ is on that surface and it is placed on the genital area.
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Trichomonas |
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How You Know You Have It |
Women: Large amount of discharge, Feel Wet, Odor, Some Itching Men/Women: No Symptoms or Increased Need to Urinate |
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How You Get It |
Sex: Vaginal, Penile, Anal |
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How You Get Checked For It |
Q tip test or Urine test |
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How You Prevent It |
Abstinence or Condoms |
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How You Get Rid of It |
Antibiotics (Pills) |
