Treatment of Trichomonas vaginitis

The pathogen of this disease is Trichomonas vaginalis. Trichomonas is a parasite that is invisible to the naked eye. It is pear-shaped, 10-30 μm long, and has 4 flagella on its head that are as long as the body. It can be clearly seen under a microscope.

Trichomonas has a strong adaptability to different environments. It can grow and reproduce at 25℃--42℃, survive at low temperatures of 3℃--5℃ for 21 days, and survive at 46℃ for 20--60 minutes. It can survive for several hours in semi-dry conditions after leaving the human body. Trichomonas not only parasitizes in the hypoxic vagina, but also invades the urethra and paraurethral glands, and even ascends to the ureter and renal pelvis. The most suitable pH value for the growth of Trichomonas is 5.5-6. If the pH is below 5 or above 7.5, the growth of Trichomonas will be inhibited.

The following issues should be noted when treating genital trichomoniasis:

1 Some people experience loss of appetite or nausea and vomiting after taking metronidazole. If the symptoms are mild, there is no need to stop taking the drug. However, if a rash or a decrease in white blood cells is found, the drug should be stopped immediately.

2. During the treatment, keep the vulva clean, wash 1-2 times a day, and avoid sexual intercourse. Underwear, towels, etc. should be boiled and disinfected for at least 15 minutes.

3 Taking metronidazole in early pregnancy may cause fetal malformations, so the medicine should not be taken in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, and local treatment should be the main treatment.

4 Trichomonas can be transmitted between husband and wife. If the woman is found to be ill, the man should actively check and treat her. Although some people are not ill, they are healthy carriers of the worm and should also receive treatment.