Trichomoniasis in Men: Transmission, Symptoms, and Complications

Trichomoniasis, caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, can lead to urethritis in men. The infection is mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse, with asymptomatic men often becoming sources of infection. Additionally, indirect transmission can occur through contaminated items and public facilities.

Urethritis and Its Symptoms: Urethritis can occur acutely, subacutely, or with mild symptoms after sexual intercourse. However, some cases remain asymptomatic, detected only through microscopy. Chronic trichomonas urethritis may lead to periodic relapses and last for years.

Inflammation and Spread: Trichomonads can spread from the urethra to other parts of the urogenital tract, causing complications such as prostatitis, epididymitis, and vesiculitis.

Prostatitis and Epididymitis: Prostatitis can develop as a chronic inflammation, often asymptomatic, leading to occasional urethral inflammation. Epididymitis, on the other hand, may be acute or subacute, with moderate to severe pain.

Other Complications: Trichomonas can cause urethral stricture, cystitis (more common in women), and genital lesions, resembling syphilis or pyoderma.

Sexual Disorders and Fertility: Approximately 5% of trichomoniasis patients experience sexual disorders, primarily associated with chronic prostate inflammation. Prostatitis and epididymitis may lead to fertility issues.

Conclusion: Trichomoniasis in men can have various manifestations, ranging from asymptomatic to mild or severe symptoms. Seeking early medical attention and practicing safe sex are vital to prevent complications and the spread of the infection.

trichomoniasis: Symptoms And Treatments

Trich is one of the sexually transmitted infections (or sexually transmitted diseases, STD) caused by a microscopic parasite, a protozoa. Usually it is found in urethral tissues and vagina. Although women are likely to be infected men can be infected too. So let's try to understand that
sexual transmitted disease.
Causes

This disease is the most widespread curable sexual infection. The trichomonad has an average size of 15 mm which cannot be seen by naked eye and the parasites are reproduced every 8-12 hours.

The figures show that men have more resistance to this parasite as only 14%-60% of men and 67%-100% of women with infected partners have the parasite.

It is not clear why women have more chance of getting infected than men. One possibility could be that the zinc and some substances that are harmful to trichomonads exist in the prostatic fluid.

Trichomoniasis Symptoms

Usually symptoms in men are milder than women, and in women it usually occurs in 1-4 weeks of the initial infection. As mentioned above infected men do not have any symptoms this they do not visit the doctor to receive medical treatments. To prevent re infection of the woman the sexual partner should be treated and evaluated as well.

The symptoms include:

Women

·Vaginal discharge
·Vaginal itching
·Itchy, smelly, and typically foamy or frothy discharge
·Yellow or green- gray discharge
·Pain during urination
·One-third of women who are infected do not have symptoms.

Men

·The majority do not have any symptoms
·Urethral discharge
·Pain during urination
·swelling and pain in scrotum -from epididymitis

Trichomoniasis Treatment

Medical Treatment

The treatment is metronidazole "Flagyl" which incase of pregnancy should not be taken during first trimester. It should be kept in mind not to take the medicine and drink alcohol same time, as the combination can cause vomiting and abdominal pain

Self-Care at Home

Apart from medical treatments there are home treatments which should not be substitute and preferred to the medical treatment. However always keep in mind that it is always better to consult your doctor at first!

·Having a warm bath and a natural douche may help increase the parasite killing activity. Best to add juice of a lemon to the douche :Vinegar douche - vinegar, 1 tea spoon, warm water 1 quart.

·Aromatherapy: bergamot oil -Citrus aurantium var bergamia, helps dry up the irritating discharge. You can add it to bath water or use it in douches.

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

·A high dosage can be very effective but may increase the side effects like vomiting and nausea.

·An alternative is to take pills two times a day for a week.

(Gyne-Lotrimin, Mycelex-7)

In case of having symptoms and pregnancy:

·Clotrimazole is a vaginal Medicine and should be inserted for two weeks at night.

·It decreases the symptoms, with a cure rate of only 20%.

Partners

·The man will have to take either a large dose or be treated for a week.

·Keep in mind that the doctor might not write a prescription unless evaluating her/or him first.

To Your Health!

By: James S. Pendergraft

Pregnant extra attention to vaginal health

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How to spot trichonomas?

Women and girls. Trichomonas vaginalis begins acutely with complaints of burning pain or itching and discharge bālgandzeltenīgiem wealth. By the time the complaint of subjective intensity decreases, creating the impression of recovery. Trichomonas vaginalis is often characterized by chronic outbreaks, which resembles acute inflammation. The most common inflammation of the vagina (colpitis), cervical mucosa (cervicitis), urethra (urethritis), small (vestibulitis) and large pubic lip mucosa (vulvitis). Uncommon inflamed cervical canal (endocervicitis) and the uterine lining (endometritis).

Men. TV urīnzvadkanāla into the mucosa, usually caused by subacute, slowly or chronic inflammations. Trihonomu-related complications are rarely observed.