Trichomonas vaginitis is a protozoan or one-celled parasite that can reside in the vagina, the cervix, or in the male's lower genital tract. If you study it under a microscope, the protozoan appears like a cell shaped as a teardrop with a tail. Women suffering from trichomonas usually have accompanying discharge or irritation.



Sometimes the cervix may become inflamed, causing bleeding after intercourse or at the time a Pap smear is taken. In exceptional cases, discomfort with urination will occur. In most cases bacterial vaginosis coexists with this infection, since the Trichomonas protozoan is creating an alkaline pH in the vagina that encourages the growth of the "bad" bacteria.

In such cases, the woman may also notice a fishy odor, especially after sexual intercourse. Fortunately, Trichomonas has no significant medical risks. It doesn't go up into the uterus or fallopian tubes or any other part of the body.  It is nothing but an uncomfortable annoyance which can be bad enough indeed.

Trichomonas Vaginitis Symptoms

Around half of all women with Trichomonas present no symptoms and may go undiagnosed for years, even if they have been followed up with regular annual examinations.  Condoms are mandatory if you want protection against this organism.

Trichomonas Causes

Trichomonas, aka "trich" (pronounced "trick"), is a sexually transmitted condition.  If you know for sure that your relationship is monogamous and have come down with Trichomonas, you may be wondering which implications you can expect. Although Trichomonas can live in the male genital tract, it cannot survive for more than a few days or weeks at most.

But in the vagina it can live for years, and has even been found in elderly women who have not had intercourse for decades.  As a matter of fact you may have contracted the condition from a previous partner without knowing it. Nevertheless, it's mandatory that you have an open, honest dialog with your current partner, as it may even be possible that he passed on the infection to you if he was sexually involved with someone else.

Treatment Options for Trich

In most cases trichomonas is treated with an anti-protozoan antibiotic. Metronidazole, aka Flagyl, is known to be the most effective treatment and can be taken orally. In most cases a one-time dose is all you need.

To prevent passing the infection back and forth, sexual partners of women with trich should be treated simultaneously. In exceptional cases, trichomonas vaginitis may resist the ordinary doses of metronidazole.  Therefore higher doses are recommended.

by Gerd Petersen


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Vaginitis is a disorder in women's vaginal area associated with irritation and/or inflammation of the vagina.  Vaginitis is a very common condition affecting millions of women each year. There are three main types of vaginal infections:

-       candida vaginitis (yeast infection)
-       trichomonas vaginitis ("trich")
-       bacterial vaginosis (BV).


Yeast Infection is also called candidiasis. This type of vaginitis is caused by a fungus and is the second most common type of the disorder.

Protozoan is a type of infection that is also known as trichomoniasis and it is considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD).  This type is the least common and comprises 3% to 5% of all vaginitis infections.

The bacterial type of infection is caused when healthy vaginal organisms are replaced by bacteria. It is considered to be the most common type of vaginitis.

Possible Symptoms of Vaginitis

Infections in vagina may cause a variety of symptoms, such as fishy odor, irritation, abnormal or increased discharge, painful urination, vaginal bleeding and itching, Women suffering from this condition, may have one or more of the symptoms mentioned above. If you suspect you have this condition, you should discuss it with your physician so that you can be tested.

Causes of Vaginitis

Vaginitis has more than one cause. Common vaginitis causes are;

-       fungal infection,
-       protozoan infection,
-       bacterial infections,
-       contact dermatitis,
-       allergic reactions

Millions of women are suffering from vaginitis and this condition alone is a main reason why women visit their physician.

How to Treat Vaginitis

There are some treatment options available for curing vaginitis or giving bacterial vaginosis relief, but which treatment your physician will go for will depend on the cause of the infection:

-       Trichomonas infection is commonly treated with a prescribed oral antibiotic.
-       Yeast infections are treated orally or intra-vaginally with either prescription or over-the-counter antifungal medications.
-       BV infections are in most cases treated orally or intra-vaginally with prescribed medication.

Vaginitis Prevention

-       Keep good hygiene by keeping the vaginal area clean using a mild soap and dry the vaginal area well.
-       You should avoid douching as well as irritating agents like harsh soaps and feminine hygiene sprays. When using douches you run the risk of disrupting the normal balance of vaginal organisms and should be avoided.
-       You should also avoid spreading bacteria from the rectum to the vagina by wiping front to back after going to the bathroom.
-       You should practice abstinence or safe sex and avoid multiple sex partners. Latex condoms, when used right and consistently, can reduce the risk of transmission of STDs.
-       Avoid clothing that can trap moisture, such as panty hose without a cotton crotch, tight jeans etc.

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by Gerd Petersen