Trichomonas vaginitis can be transmitted to men

Trichomonal vaginitis can be transmitted to men. Mainly when women have vaginal inflammation, they will bring the bacteria to boys during sexual intercourse, causing infection and redness and swelling in the male genitals. Therefore, women with trichomonal vaginitis cannot have sexual intercourse, and having sexual intercourse will aggravate trichomonal vaginitis. You can learn about the treatment of trichomonal vaginitis.

Trichomonas vaginalis, as the name suggests, is a parasite that mainly lives in the female vagina. Because the vaginal environment is moist, temperature-friendly, and rich in nutrients, it is a breeding ground for the growth and reproduction of Trichomonas. It is reported that the incidence rate in women is about 25%, with the highest incidence age group being 16-35 years old. The difference in male physiological structure is not suitable for the growth of trichomonas, so fewer people are infected than women. However, after exposure to high-risk behaviors, it will also parasitize in the foreskin folds, urethra, prostate, seminal vesicles, epididymis and other parts.

For men, not only is the incidence of trichomonas low, but the symptoms are also not obvious, and most are asymptomatic carriers, often leading to repeated infections in sexual partners. Of course, there are also patients with obvious symptoms, mainly including the following points: (1) Symptoms of balanitis such as red rash, small blisters, and itching on the glans penis. ； (2) Symptoms of urogenital tract infection such as urethral itching and pain, purulent discharge, frequent urination, prostate enlargement, epididymal pain, etc. ； (3) Male infertility. Some studies believe that Trichomonas vaginalis can swallow sperm, resulting in low male sperm motility.

Trichomonas vaginalis is mainly transmitted directly through sexual intercourse. Generally, gynecologists will require couples to be examined and treated at the same time. Men are prone to latent infection, and women have more obvious symptoms. At this time, they often speculate whether their wives have cheated. If they are also infected with trichomonas through examination, they may easily misunderstand that they are infected by their wives. In fact, it is more likely that you are the source of infection. Of course, in addition to sexual intercourse, other areas such as public bathrooms, swimming pools, clothing, toilets, etc. are also prone to indirect infection.

If you suspect that you have trichomonas infection, especially if you have long-lasting urethral itching and pain, as well as those with oligospermia and asthenozoospermia, or if your partner is diagnosed with trichomonas infection but you are asymptomatic, you should have a trichomonas test. Generally speaking, direct smear microscopy of surface secretions, urine sediment, prostatic fluid, semen, etc. can achieve an accuracy of 50%-70%, and the diagnostic rate can also be improved through culture.

The treatment of male trichomoniasis is also relatively simple. Currently, it can be cured by taking ornidazole or metronidazole orally. For patients with balanitis, the penis can be washed with Skin Kang lotion or diluted potassium permanganate solution. During the treatment period, it is necessary to prohibit married life, and the husband and wife must be examined and treated at the same time to avoid repeated cross-infection.