trichomoniasis a
sexually transmitted disease It is caused by a protozoan parasite named Trichomonas vaginalis. In countries like America, about 3 to 3.7% of pregnant women fall victim to this disease every year. Although there is a treatment for this infection, but if it is not treated then serious complications can occur to the fetus.
Symptoms of trichomoniasis in pregnancy
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70% of women with trichomoniasis do not show any symptoms. Even if symptoms are seen, mild to severe symptoms are seen in it. Its symptoms are – foul-smelling discharge from the vagina, foamy, white, yellow or green discharge from the vagina, itching and burning in the sexual parts, swelling or burning around the vagina, difficulty urinating, skin rash around the sex organs and pain during sex.
If you are pregnant, then you should be aware of such infections so that you can avoid these things by taking precautions. In this article, we are telling you about the causes, treatment and ways to avoid trichomoniasis.
When do symptoms appear
Symptoms may appear within a month of infection, or it may be that there are no symptoms at all. If you are experiencing any symptoms of trichomoniasis during pregnancy, tell your doctor immediately.
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What are the risks in pregnancy
this infection first trimester of pregnancy Happens more. The following factors can increase the risk of this infection in a pregnant woman:
- previously had a sexually transmitted disease
- having multiple sex partners
- Not knowing that the partner has a sexually transmitted disease
- having unprotected sex
- poor care during pregnancy
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How is the test
Microscopy test, culture study and nucleic acid amplification test are done to detect this infection.
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What are the difficulties in pregnancy?
If left untreated, trichomoniasis can pose risks to a pregnant woman. A pregnant woman with Trichomonas infection is more likely to have other sexually transmitted infections and HIV. In addition to these women preterm birthbaby’s low birth weightThere is a risk of transmission of infection from mother to child during prematurity, premature brain rupture and delivery.
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treatment of trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is treated with the antibiotic metronidazole. One tablet of this medicine is given. This treatment may be given only to women who have symptoms. However, only your doctor or gynecologist will tell you what medicine and treatment you need to take.
Disclaimer: The information given here is not a substitute for medical advice and treatment, so if you are experiencing any symptoms of trichomoniasis, then you should immediately talk to the doctor.
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