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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a parasite. It affects both women and men, but symptoms are more common in women. Symptoms in women include a green or yellow discharge from the vagina, itching in or near the vagina and discomfort with urination. Most men with trichomoniasis don't have any symptoms, but it can cause irritation inside the penis.

You can cure trichomoniasis with antibiotics. In men, the infection usually goes away on its own without causing symptoms. But an infected man can continue to infect or reinfect a woman until he gets treated. So it's important that both partners get treated at the same time. Correct usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading trichomoniasis.

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Voting Question: Can you please help me with my Health Homework!? (Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:37:47 GMT)
Directions: in each group, one item does not belong. Circle the item that doesn't belong and briefly explain why. 1. Amoeba embryo fetus and why 2. Thymus amniotic sac placenta and why 3. Fallopian tube vagina prostate and why 4. Seminal vesicle vas deferens ovaries and why 5. Urethra bladder testes and why 6. Condom tubal ligation vasectomy and why 7. Tuberculosis chlamydia trichomoniasis 8. 1st ejaculation menopause onset of menstruation and why 9. Cervix urethra prostate and why T
Voting Question: Help with my Health homework for school? (Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:43:33 GMT)
Directions: in each group, one item does not belong. Circle the item that doesn't belong and briefly explain why. 1. Amoeba embryo fetus and why 2. Thymus amniotic sac placenta and why 3. Fallopian tube vagina prostate and why 4. Seminal vesicle vas deferens ovaries and why 5. Urethra bladder testes and why 6. Condom tubal ligation vasectomy and why 7. Tuberculosis chlamydia trichomoniasis 8. 1st ejaculation menopause onset of menstruation and why 9. Cervix urethra prostate and why T
Resolved Question: HELP!! HELP!! it itches HELP!!? (Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:15:44 GMT)
Im 16 and me and my boyfriend had sex about a week ago and it was my first time and after we were done my vagina felt a little weird but i didn't think anything of it because it was my first time so i was expecting some discomfort but the feeling never went away and about 3 days later it started getting itchy and very uncomfortable so i thought maybe because he didn't wear a condom for half the time we were having sex that maybe having his penis in there messed with the balance of it so i read
Resolved Question: Does anyone know a safe and natural way to cure Trichomoniasis? (Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:22:37 GMT)
I see herbs can cure this but I don't know how much to take . Those antibiotics you get at the health department lower your immune system . I think it's like (4) 500mg pills if flagyl at one time
Resolved Question: How can I report my idiot doctor? (Sun, 28 Nov 2010 06:29:37 GMT)
During my 2009 annual gynecologist visit I inquired about a reoccurring issue I have with my vulva being itchy and raw. I also said it seems like it maybe an allergy because things like pantie liners make it SO much worse. Well, the dumb woman told me I needed to see an allergy specialist. I was immediately put off by this response. This was an embarrassing omission of it's own to my lady doctor-why in the world would I want to go to an allergy clinic to show them my lady parts? I have seen m
Resolved Question: Dry mouth corners and genital herpes, or a yeast infection? (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 01:34:48 GMT)
Hi. Recently I was diagnosed and treated for trichomoniasis, which I caught from a partner who I had unprotected sex with on about 10-15 different occasions in April and May. I found out about the trichomoniasis about two weeks ago, and I was treated and cured. I went back to the doctor this afternoon and I checked to make sure I had no more trichomoniasis, no gonorrhea, no chlamydia, no BV, and I checked out fine, but I did develop a yeast infection due to the antibiotics. I took a one dos
Resolved Question: I had an STD and got treatment ... but I'm not better!? (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:47:39 GMT)
Hi. I ruined my perfect life by having sex with someone I shouldn't have had sex with. And yes, I did it unprotected, like the biggest idiot alive. I ended up contracting Trichomoniasis, as proved to me by an ER doctor. They also tested me for chlamydia and gonorrhea, which I assume I came up negative for, because they never called me back, and they only call you if you have the infection. I also tested for BV and a yeast infection, which I also think came back negative, or they would have
Voting Question: girls issues for down there? (Mon, 24 May 2010 12:44:06 GMT)
I'm a 20yo girl and for the past two days I've noticed a change in my vaginal health. I've never had any kind of diseases down there so I'm quite nervous. symptoms: -yellowish discharge -soreness -itchy sensation I thought it might be thrush, but I read that there is no change in the colour of the discharge. I looked at some other diseases n a few things pointed towards either trichomoniasis or gonorrhea, which are both STI's, but I haven't had sex in a few months. I will go see a doctor as
Voting Question: celebrities with STD's? (Tue, 18 May 2010 18:14:17 GMT)
im doing a project for my health class on Trichomoniasis. I was wondering, do any celebrities have this disease? If you know anything i would appreciate it.
Resolved Question: How do you cure Trichomoniasis? (Sun, 02 May 2010 00:03:24 GMT)
I'm doing a research on Trichomoniasis for health class, and I can't find common up to date whys to cure it.
Resolved Question: Do i have a STD or am i just paranoid? (Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:43:21 GMT)
I got an std last year and ever since have been very conscious of the feeling when I urinate. I have been tested many many times for all the common stds syphilis and chlamydia, aids etc.. but unless I drink a ton of water in a day, I still feel burning and pain after I urinate or ejaculate and I also have to urinate very frequently throughout the day. My urine has been checked for a bladder infection and nothing there either. I am wondering if I am just paranoid or have somthing else wrong.
Resolved Question: Two weeks ago i went to the health department to do a check up? (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:20:37 GMT)
Well to weeks ago i went to the health department to a check up for STD's .i my results came out negative for chlamydia , gonorrhea and syphilis but i think that have Trichomoniasis. My penis it burns every time i urinated and also it burn in the tip of my penis and some times the skin it itches.what std do you think it is.
Resolved Question: Can my boyfriend's doctor write me a prescription? (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 18:39:02 GMT)
My boyfriend just got tested positive for chlamydia and I no longer have health insurance... a couple months ago I was diagnosed with some kind of bacterial infection (trichomoniasis or something) and my doctor wrote him a prescription for me to give to him without him having to go to his doctor because he was exposed to it. So assuming I have chlamydia now too, could his doctor write me a prescription without me having to get checked?
Resolved Question: help! health question on STI's!? (Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:33:11 GMT)
what are the following? Description – Incidence – Diagnosis – Treatment – Prognosis – and why Abstinence is the best Prevention for the following STI’s: HIV/A.I.D.S.; Gonorrhea; Syphilis; Chlamydia; Genital herpes; Genital Warts; Trichomoniasis; and Hepatitis B
Resolved Question: Questions about health!!? (Wed, 27 May 2009 21:46:05 GMT)
for class i need to no if these infections are viral, bacteria and parasitic Syphilis pelvic inflammatory disease pubic lice scabies trichomoniasis hep.b thanks!!!!!
Resolved Question: Should my sister leave her husband? (Thu, 21 May 2009 17:21:46 GMT)
Hello everyone. My lil sis has been married for about 8 months now. She is 25 and when they married she packed up and moved to his hometown which is a 3 hour drive from her family and friends. She hasn't been very happy the past few months. She just found out three weeks ago that she has the STD Trichomoniasis. She thinks he cheated on her obviously. When we researched Trich online more closely we realized there were some sites that stated you 'could' catch Trich from toliet seats and washcl
Resolved Question: Should my sister leave her new husband? (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:49:56 GMT)
Hello everyone. My lil sis has been married for about 8 months now. She is 25 and when they married she packed up and moved to his hometown which is a 3 hour drive from her family and friends. She hasn't been very happy the past few months. She just found out three weeks ago that she has the STD Trichomoniasis. She thinks he cheated on her obviously. When we researched Trich online more closely we realized there were some sites that stated you 'could' catch Trich from toliet seats and
Resolved Question: Awkward Question. I've never had sex in my life, but I might have Trichomoniasis.? (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:51:49 GMT)
I'm only 13, but today in health class, I noticed I had some of the symptoms of trichomoniasis. I have had discharge for a while, but my parents never said anything. Is it Trichomoniasis? What happens if it's untreated? I know it's not genetic. None of my parents have it.
Resolved Question: What does it mean when i have white discharge, redness on vagina,itching and burning? ? (Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:25:32 GMT)
I'm a diabetic (i don't know if this means anything) But for the last 11 months i've been going through hell.Recently i went to the clinic 2 times. first time was in aug and the second in sep. The first time i went. the doctors tested me for Trichomoniasis, Chlamydia, hiv/aids, syphillis, and and gonnerea. I came back positive for both trichomoniasis and chlamydia. They treated me for both and i was cured since then i haven't had sex with anyone. Now the problem is, the doctor told me if my pr
Resolved Question: STD facts for teens about unprotected sex.? (Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:13:24 GMT)
I have read a lot of questions from young adults about health risks by having unprotected sex. I'm a 29 year old male that has never had an STD. I take that back, I got a yeast infection from my exwife once ( yes guys can get a yeast infection from their partner). I can still count my sexual partners on one hand; statistically that's quite low. One of the reasons why it is low is because I am scared to death (no pun intended) about getting an STD. Here's some statistics about unprotected sex.
Resolved Question: I have to do a power point in health about an STD ? (Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:12:12 GMT)
Can any one tell me what Trichomoniasis is?
Resolved Question: Personal Female Issues? (Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:58:59 GMT)
ok, this is a really embarrising question but, I have had a normal (or at least i thought it was normal considering it's been going on since i started puberty) discharge. latlety it's been kinda yellowish and had a bad odor, I know i should see a doctor but, A. i dont know how to talk to my mom about this B. i dont have health insurance and my family is very poor -Just a little background, i have had sex with 3 people, and only one was unprotected ((could this be Trichomoniasis?))
Resolved Question: What works best for reducing teenage pregnancies? (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:21:04 GMT)
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/07/nyregion/07TEEN.html?ei=5007&en=1a2bf360ac70f9ac&ex=1393995600&partner=USERLAND&pagewanted=all and what of STDs The first national study of four common sexually transmitted diseases among girls and young women has found that one in four are infected with at least one of the diseases, federal health officials reported Tuesday. Nearly half the African-Americans in the study of teenagers ages 14 to 19 were infected with at least one of the diseases monitored i
Resolved Question: How Can I Convince Planned Parenthood to let me have STD Tests? (Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:40:27 GMT)
I was sexually assaulted when a man forcibly digitally penetrated my vagina after masterbating. I know I contracted HPV from the attack because I have visible genital warts. However, I am worried about other STDs. I asked them to give me STD tests and they only ones that they did was Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. I asked twice if I could haven an HIV test and they said I would have to go to the Health Department. (On their website, however, it says that all PP Centers in that region offer HIV tes
Resolved Question: Trichomoniasis && Sexual Abuse?? (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 13:57:27 GMT)
While reading about "Trich" on yahoo Health- It said: "Symptoms of a trich infection in young children may be a sign of sexual abuse. They need to be checked by a doctor." Can someone explain the connection between the two?? Becase when i was about 12-13 i was sexually abused && i ended up with the Trich virus. (Then treated of coarse) But does anyone know the relation??
Resolved Question: After reading this is 1 in 4 so scary? (Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:01:57 GMT)
"The teens were tested for four infections: human papillomavirus, or HPV, which can cause cervical cancer and affected 18 percent of girls studied; chlamydia, which affected 4 percent; trichomoniasis, 2.5 percent; and genital herpes, 2 percent." BUT the CDC says in their website: "Most people with HPV do not develop symptoms or health problems." AND "In 90% of cases, the body’s immune system clears the HPV infection naturally within two years." So... 18% of those "1 of 4" girls have a virus
Resolved Question: trichomoniasis? (Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:15:01 GMT)
where could i find good images for ths std.. all ive found where picture of animal who i guess have it im doing a report for my health class
Resolved Question: does having an std (previous) afftect someones health like later on?? (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 15:47:59 GMT)
how to be healthy ? what should a person do to keep their immune system healthy also?? im talking about like sti's trichomoniasis p.i.d.
Resolved Question: I have trichomoniasis....? (Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:07:15 GMT)
I am pretty I have this. I took that over the counter testing kit. Anyway I have NO health insurance and no doctor will give me a prescription without testing me first. Each doctor is talking about 150 to 200 dollars for an examination. I do not have that money. I have had this trichomoniasis for over 2 weeks. I am dying. How can I get a prescription!!!! well the test kits said it could be a bacterial or trich. So i know what it is. I have had it before. So go to hell

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