Knowledge Of Trichomoniasis Will Save You From Its Pain
Elizabeth Campbell
Trichomoniasis is a widespread illness which is highly transferable and can almost equally affect both sexually active women (30%) and men (25%). The disease specifically infects only the genitourinary tract; meaning the urethra for men and the urethra and vagina for women.
A microscopic parasite known as Trichomonas Vaginalis is the cause of this infection.
The parasite is transmitted by vaginal sex or use of sexual toys which has become very popular. It cannot be transferred by oral sex, but still practicing safe sex is still a major factor for preventing the contraction of any infection.
Other factors also should be taken into consideration. Since the parasite can survive for sometime outside its natural environment, infection could also be brought about by handling or using infected underwear.
Women should be aware that they could get the parasite while trying on somebody's swimming suits or knickers owned by an infected person. Do not use towels that have been already used by people you do not really know, especially for drying the genital area. Again, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
A mother can also transfer the disease to her baby, if it is a girl.
Infected men generally do not develop symptoms and the so the infection is rarely detected. Thus, the possibility of repeatedly contracting the disease is high.
Unlike virus or bacteria, the Trichomonas Vaginalis, which is a parasite, is not prone to living outside the human body for an extended period of time. It could only be out for not more than two hours. As a matter of fact, there is a very small possibility that the infection can be transmitted from common bathrooms as in general, people are already aware of these things.
The parasite prefers the vaginal environment because it is wet. Some women have between menstruations, abundant secretions and present greater risk for tricomonas infection. Besides, there are other microbes inside the vagina, which usually live there.
Furthermore, during an intercourse insignificant traumatisms may occur. They are no more than small lesions, which you do not see or feel. In the case of men, inside the urethra tricomonas does not have conditions to develop, but it can live there as well.
Now, you already have a better understanding of the disease and its varying effect on men and women. The disease can infect young women, especially at the start of their sexual life. If the infection happens, there will be a noticeable profuse white or greenish vaginal discharge with a very unpleasant odour. There will be a slight burning sensation, pain and itching with the development of red patches between the legs. Pain will be felt during sex, so you would prefer not to have it. Additionally, it's possible to develop another complication, called inguinal adenopathy.
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