Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease that affects men and women. Trichomoniasis in Hampton Roads is It is caused by the protozoan parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis. Symptoms vary from person to person.
How is Trichomoniasis in Norfolk or Newport News spread?
The trichomoniasis parasite can be passed from vagina to vagina, penis to vagina, and vagina to penis during sex. People with no symptoms can still spread Trichomoniasis. Getting tested and knowing your status reduces your chances of passing Trichomoniasis to your sexual partners.
What are the symptoms of Trichomoniasis in Hampton Roads?
Trichomoniasis symptoms vary in men and women. However, 70 percent of people don’t have symptoms. For people that do get symptoms, most occur within 5 to 28 days after you are infected.
Trichomoniasis Symptoms for Women:
- Increased Discharge
- Discomfort when peeing
- Redness, and soreness in the genital area
- Discharge that is green, yellow, white or clear
- Burning and Itching in the genital area
If left untreated in pregnant women, the baby could be born with a lower-than-average birth weight.
Trichomoniasis Symptoms for Men:
- Penis Discharge
- Irritation inside the penis
- Burning after ejaculation
- Itching inside penis
- Burning after peeing
Having Trichomoniasis increases the risk of getting and spreading HIV and other STDs to others.
Trichomoniasis treatment in Norfolk or Newport News
Testing for Trichomoniasis is performed by a healthcare examination and lab test. It’s important to get a Trichomoniasis test as soon as you think you may have it.
Trichomoniasis is curable. Reinfection is possible. It’s important that all your sex partners get treatment at the same time and that you don’t have sex until treatment is completed.
How can Trichomoniasis be prevented?
You can lower your chances of getting Trichomoniasis by using condoms every time you have sex, abstaining from sex, or being in a long-term sexually exclusive relationship.
Testing for Trichomoniasis in Hampton Roads
Minority AIDS Support Services offers Trichomoniasis testing in Norfolk or Newport News. Schedule your appointment to get tested for Trichomoniasis and HIV at your nearest testing location.