Patient's question:
In April 2013, a check revealed trichomoniasis, with external itching, redness, and swelling of the vulva.Doctor's answer:
Your condition may involve trichomoniasis of the urethra, periurethral glands, and Bartholin's glands due to vaginitis. Treatment requires systemic medication. Oral metronidazole, 0.4 mg per dose, three times a day; topical metronidazole effervescent tablets, 0.2 mg, inserted into the vagina once nightly, for 7 consecutive days. Trichomoniasis is primarily transmitted through sexual activity, so sexual partners should be treated simultaneously. Sexual intercourse should be avoided during treatment.