Do I have trichomonas

Trichomonas is a parasite and can cause unpleasant symptoms such as discharge. It's an STI that occurs in both men and women. If you have symptoms that may be trichomonas, get tested. A trichomonas test is done together with chlamydia and gonorrhea tests, because symptoms of each STI can be similar. Testing for all these STIs means you can rule everything out. To get the facts about this STI, read more or do the STI Test Guide for personal advice.

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What is trichomonas?

Trichomonas is an STI caused by a parasite. The parasite can be transmitted when semen, pre-cum or vaginal secretions come in contact with a mucous membrane of a sexual partner. Trichomonas is easily passed on during sex. If you've had unprotected sex with someone who has trichomonas, there's an 80% chance of getting it. Women are more likely to get trichomonas from a man than vice versa.

Trichomonas can cause symptoms, but not everyone with this STI experiences symptoms. In general, women with trichomonas experience symptoms more often than men with trichomonas. However, it's important to treat the STI whether or not you have symptoms. Untreated trichomonas can cause damage. The greatest danger is that the parasite will irritate the mucous membrane of your vagina or urinary tract, which can increase your chances of getting another STI such as chlamydia, gonorrhea or HIV. That's why it's important to prevent trichomonas and other STIs by using a condom during sex.

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Symptoms

How do you get trichomonas?

You can get trichomonas from sexual contact with someone who has this STI, especially if you had sex without using a condom or dental dam. Both men and women can get trichomonas. It can be passed on between men and women, from man to man and from woman to woman.

You can get the trichomonas STI from sexual contact where the penis enters the vagina. It's also possible to get trichomonas without penetrative sex, for example if you lie naked on top of a partner and your penis or vagina touches the other person's penis or vagina. Although it's less common in men, men as well as women can get trichomonas.

The chances of getting trichomonas if you have sex with someone who has this STI can be as high as 80%. Women's chances of getting trichomonas are slightly higher than the chances of it being passed from a woman to a man. Using a condom or dental dam during sex, reduces the chance of getting trichomonas.

Trichomonas symptoms

The STI trichomonas does not always cause noticeable symptoms; sometimes you may not even notice it until years later. This means the STI can be passed on without anyone noticing. However, women generally notice trichomonas symptoms sooner than men do. So what exactly are the symptoms of trichomonas?

Do you have symptoms and want to know if they could be an STI? Do the STI Symptom Guide from Soapoli-online and get the right advice for your situation.

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Testing for trichomonas

Have you had unprotected sex and want to know for certain whether you have trichomonas? Then get tested just to be sure. You can easily get tested by making an appointment with your doctor or the GGD. During your appointment, they'll ask questions like:

When was the last time you had sex?
Was this safe/unsafe and which sexual acts were performed?
Was this with a regular sexual partner?

This kind of conversation can feel uncomfortable. But it's needed to find out whether there's a chance you've got trichomonas or another STI. Don't worry if you find it too awkward to have this conversation with a family doctor or someone from the Public Health Service. It's possible to order a safe and reliable online trichomonas STI test kit. You can take the test at home when it suits you.

A trichomonas test is best done by taking a swab from the vagina in women. Men can collect a urine sample. The sample collected is sent to the lab and tested there. Urine testing in women is not recommended because it's less reliable than a swab.

Reliable testing can be done 21 days after (unprotected) sex. This is because by then there's enough trichomonas in your pee or your vagina, making it easier for the test to detect the STI. So it's advisable to wait three weeks after the last time you had unprotected sex before testing for trichomonas.

Trichomonas treatment

Was your STI test positive for trichomonas? Don't worry: trichomonas is not a dangerous STI. The good news is that this STI can be cured with treatment. And it's possible to get the right treatment through Soapoli-online.

Untreated trichomonas can lead to problems. The greatest danger is that the trichomonas parasite can irritate and damage the lining of your vagina or urinary tract which increases your chances of getting an STI such as chlamydia, gonorrhea or HIV.

Inform your sexual partner(s)
It's important to alert your sexual partners if you have trichomonas so that they can get tested and treated too. If you had a positive test result, then tell any partners you had sex with up to 4 weeks before your trichomonas infection.

It's also recommended that if you have trichomonas you get tested for other STIs. This is because trichomonas is often accompanied by another STI.

Trichomonas in pregnancy
Are you pregnant and have trichomonas? You can only take the trichomonas treatment metronidazole if you are three months or more pregnant. This is because that's when it's safest for your baby.

When is trichomonas gone?

Once you start the antibiotics, trichomonas symptoms often start to improve after just one day. After a few weeks, symptoms are usually completely gone and the trichomonas is cured. You're advised not to have any sexual activity for seven days after the treatment.

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How do you prevent trichomonas?

The best way to help prevent trichomonas is to use a condom during sex. When using a condom, it's important to use it before any genital contact takes place. Read more about how to properly use a condom here. If you've had unprotected sex, don't just test for trichomonas but make sure you test for any other STIs you may have been at risk of.

Want to be sure you don't have trichomonas?

Take a test! It's the only way to know for sure whether or not you have trichomonas. Soapoli-online is here for you. We have special trichomonas tests that you can take at home. Save yourself an awkward visit to the doctor or the GGD and take the test when it suits you. You can order your STI test kit completely anonymously. The test kit is discreetly packaged and delivered to your home. We help you get more certainty about your personal situation. Decide for yourself where and when you test with a reliable and safe trichomonas test kit from Soapoli-online.

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