Patient's question:
Can various inflammations in women be transmitted to men?Does my girlfriend's vaginal discharge with an odor transmit to me?
Doctor's answer:
Most women experience vaginal odor, which is generally not contagious. However, it is important to determine the cause. If Treponema pallidum (syphilis), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhea), Chlamydia trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, fungi, Trichomonas vaginalis, herpes virus, or other microbial infections are detected in the female's discharge, it is advisable to temporarily abstain from sexual activity. The couple should ideally sleep separately for a period of time until the patient has fully recovered.During the examination, it is best for both partners to undergo a comprehensive check-up.