Patient's question:
I have been sexually active for many years. Since giving birth to my child this time, I discovered that I have trichomoniasis. Because sometimes I feel itchy in the vagina and external genitalia, especially if I don't clean it every day, it becomes extremely itchy. What medicine should be used for trichomoniasis?Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis is generally more common in men, caused by trichomonads transmitting the infectious vaginitis. Trichomoniasis requires treatment for both partners. Trichomoniasis is commonly treated with metronidazole-class anti-inflammatory medications. First, use a cleansing solution to gradually clean the vagina, then apply metronidazole suppositories locally for treatment over one week, carefully observing whether the symptoms of vaginitis are relieved. Additionally, men with trichomoniasis need to take metronidazole-class antibiotics orally to treat the trichomonad infection.