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TRICHOMONIASIS

Trichomoniasis Infection Treatment in Baltimore, MD

Trichomoniasis infections can affect the female reproductive organs. These infections are not only uncomfortable but can affect the vagina and urethra.  If you suspect you are infected or suffering from Trichomoniasis infection. Schedule an appointment with Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland. Our Glen Burnie office practice offers flexible scheduling, even for new patients. We serve the residents of Baltimore, Annapolis and the surrounding Maryland communities.

What is Trichomoniasis Infection?

Trichomoniasis is a sexual infection that occurs mostly in women. Trichomoniasis affects the vagina and urethra. Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite that travels from one individual to another through sexual intercourse and its incubation period ranges between five twenty-eight days. Many women and most men do not have any symptoms of trichomoniasis. But when you do have symptoms, they usually start within 1 week after you were infected, symptoms include:
  • Burning, itching, and redness in the vagina. Constant scratching of the area may cause sores and bleed
  • Pain during urination and sexual intercourse. This is as a result of inflammation of the urethra
  • A foul-smelling vaginal discharge whose color ranges from grey to yellow or green.

How Much Does Trichomoniasis Infection Treatment Cost?

Costs will vary based on the specific treatment needed and the individual needs of the patient. All costs, as well as any possible financing options, will be discussed prior to treatment during your personal consultation at the Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland.

What Type of Trichomoniasis Treatment is Offered at Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland?

The diagnosis of Trichomoniasis is made using your vaginal fluid and urine and and sometimes be found during a routine PAP test. Trichomoniasis is treated using antibiotics. If you have a sex partner, it is crucial to get treatment for both of you. This will help prevent the recurrence of the condition. Trich treatment can:
  • Kill the parasite and get rid of the infection and the symptoms.
  • Prevent you from spreading trich to others. Make sure that your sex partner(s) will be treated at the same time that you get treatment so that you don't get infected again. Avoid all sexual contact until you finish taking the medicine and until your symptoms are gone.
  • Reduce the risk of pelvic infections. These may lead to women not being able to get pregnant (infertility). Trich can also lead to infertility in men.
  • Reduce the risk of infection after any pelvic surgery.
  • Reduce the risk of getting other STIs, especially HIV.

How Can I Prevent Trichomoniasis Infection?

Trichomoniasis is spread when a person has sex with an infected partner. Some people carry the parasite that causes trichomoniasis, but they do not have symptoms. So it is important to practice safer sex to prevent getting Trichomoniasis. Using a condom each time you have sex may reduce your chance of getting an STI.

In rare cases, it may be possible to get trichomoniasis from contact with personal items, such as a wet towel, that a person with trichomoniasis has just used. The Trichomoniasis parasite cannot live on objects for long, so it isn't usually spread this way.  Trichomoniasis may be spread from a mother to her baby during a vaginal delivery, but this is also rare.
If you need treatment for Trichomoniasis infection, please contact Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland.
If you reside in or around Baltimore, Annapolis and the Washington, DC, area and suffer from chlamydia infection, schedule a consultation with the specialists at Women’s Health and Cosmetic Services of Maryland. We will work with you to discover the root of your infection and will continue to work together to help you find relief. Contact us today!
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