Patient's question:
Questioning if she has trichomoniasis, she experiences intermittent itching in her vagina that is unbearable, and her external genitalia become red. Her vaginal discharge is also abnormal, appearing like cottage cheese. It is said that this condition can affect fertility, and she is very worried. What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis is a common symptom of vulvar itching, and the discharge is yellow-green with foam, not like cottage cheese-like white discharge. Cottage cheese-like white discharge is likely caused by candidiasis. First, do a specific discharge test to confirm the type of vaginitis. Both candidiasis and trichomoniasis can affect pregnancy. Trichomoniasis also requires treatment for both partners to avoid reinfection. The daily treatment for trichomoniasis is mainly symptomatic treatment, which can include oral medications, supplemented with vitamins, and paying attention to diet by eating light, soft, and liquid foods.