Patient's question:
I recently had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend again, and ever since then, I've been feeling a bit uncomfortable downstairs. It's a bit itchy and a bit painful. This condition lasted for about a week, and later I noticed that my vaginal discharge was abnormal. So, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said I had trichomoniasis.Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis of the genital tract, especially trichomoniasis vaginitis, is often accompanied by trichomoniasis infections in the urinary and intestinal systems. Trichomonads not only feed on the vaginal mucosa and its folds but can also hide deeply in the cervical glands and the lower urinary tract. Simple local medication cannot completely eliminate the pathogens; a combination of systemic medication is necessary to achieve complete relief. Therefore, treatment must address both aspects: medication under the guidance of a doctor in a hospital, typically involving both local and systemic administration. Additionally, treatment should follow a prescribed course with regular follow-up tests. When necessary, sexual partners should also undergo thorough examination and treatment simultaneously to ensure effective relief. After a trichomonad-negative test result, another course of treatment should be taken after the next menstrual period to consolidate the therapeutic effects.