Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: What is the reason for always getting trichomoniasis?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Trichomoniasis is a common disease. Especially in women, it often presents with increased vaginal discharge, itching in the genital area. After examination, the condition diagnosed is trichomoniasis. It can be said that this disease is a common and prevalent condition. However, it is heard that this disease is also a sexually transmitted disease, which has caused significant psychological pressure. So, is this disease actually a sexually transmitted disease?Currently, trichomoniasis has indeed been included among sexually transmitted infections, meaning this disease can be transmitted sexually but also through other routes. If the condition is transmitted through sexual intercourse, then it is a sexually transmitted disease. If it is transmitted through other means, then it cannot be classified as such. In fact, the majority of cases are transmitted sexually, especially among young, sexually active women who are highly affected by this condition.
The causative agent of this disease is Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas vaginalis is a parasitic organism that is invisible to the naked eye. This parasite is pear-shaped, measuring 10–30 μm in length, with four flagella of equal length to the body at the head, which can be clearly observed under a microscope. Trichomonas vaginalis has strong adaptability to different environments and can grow and reproduce under conditions of 25℃–42℃. It can survive for 21 days at low temperatures of 3℃–5℃, and even survive for 20–60 minutes at 46℃. After leaving the human body, it can also survive for several hours under semi-dry conditions. Trichomonas vaginalis not only parasitizes in the hypoxic vaginal environment but can also invade the urethra and periurethral glands, and even ascend to the ureters and renal pelvis. The most suitable pH for the growth of Trichomonas vaginalis is 5.5–6. If the pH is below 5 or above 7.5, then Trichomonas vaginalis