Patient's question:
My sister-in-law has been pregnant for more than four months. This morning, when she went to bed, she felt like there were worms moving in her vagina, itchy, and she also felt pain when using the restroom. Later, after a thorough examination at the hospital, she was diagnosed with trichomoniasis. I would like to ask for advice: what should she do if she gets trichomoniasis while pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis is a vaginal inflammation caused by the transmission of trichomonads. After conception, a recurrence of trichomoniasis may lead to conditions such as premature rupture of membranes, miscarriage, or preterm birth. Therefore, we still recommend timely treatment. Generally, trichomoniasis is treated with oral antifungal medications, but during pregnancy, it is advised to use antifungal medication suppositories for vaginal treatment.