Patient's question:
A 26-year-old woman has severe vaginal itching. After a careful examination of her vaginal discharge, it was found to have trichomoniasis, positive vaginal anaerobic bacteria, and a degree of cleanliness of 2. The doctor told me I have trichomoniasis and prescribed a rinse and metronidazole. I would like to ask you how to treat trichomoniasis?Doctor's answer:
Trichomoniasis can be transmitted to the urethra, periurethral glands, and Bartholin's glands simultaneously, so systemic medication should be used. If trichomoniasis recurs, active treatment is necessary, otherwise it may lead to premature rupture of membranes, preterm birth, and low birth weight infants. Metronidazole 2g, single oral dose, or 400mg twice daily for 7 days. Vaginal metronidazole suppositories can also be used concurrently, alternating for 7 days. With regular medication, the cure rate can reach 90-95% or higher. The partner also needs to be treated.