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 told me that I had trichomoniasis.Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis of the genital tract, especially trichomoniasis vaginitis, often accompanies trichomoniasis infections in the urinary and intestinal systems. Trichomonads not only feed on the vaginal walls and folds of the vaginal mucosa but can also hide deeply in the cervical glands and the lower urinary tract. Simple local medication cannot completely eliminate the bacteria; it is necessary to combine systemic medication 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, as well as treatment following a prescribed course and regular follow-up examinations. When necessary, sexual partners should also undergo thorough examination and treatment simultaneously to ensure effective relief. After a trichomonad-negative test result, a second course of treatment should be taken after the next menstrual period to consolidate the therapeutic effect.