What causes trichomoniasis in women?

Written by Li Li Jie
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Updated on May 12, 2025
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Women are susceptible to trichomonal vaginitis mainly due to poor sexual hygiene. Alternatively, low immunity can lead to an imbalance in the vaginal flora, thus triggering a trichomoniasis infection. Trichomonal vaginitis primarily causes itching of the vulva and the discharge resembles nasal mucus and is yellow-green in color. For this condition, anti-inflammatory medications are mainly used for internal application, supplemented with potassium permanganate solution and acetic acid solution for cleansing. During treatment, sexual activity should be prohibited to prevent intercourse, and the diet should be light, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and concentrating on a mild diet. (Use medications under the guidance of a doctor)

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How to deal with recurrent trichomoniasis?

If you have trichomonal vaginitis, there will be an increase in vaginal discharge and itching in the vulva. If not treated thoroughly, it may recur frequently. It is recommended for trichomonal vaginitis to purchase some cleansing solution to wash the vulva and use metronidazole vaginal tablets to reduce inflammation and treat the condition, continuing for seven to ten days as one treatment course. If the symptoms are severe, it might be necessary to undergo three treatment courses, and the sexual partner should also be treated simultaneously. During the treatment period, refrain from sexual intercourse to prevent cross-infection.

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Can trichomoniasis be completely cured?

Trichomonas vaginitis can be completely cured, but it is mostly transmitted through sexual activity. Therefore, both partners must be treated simultaneously during treatment. Oral metronidazole or tinidazole can be taken, and metronidazole can also be placed inside the vagina. Generally, a 7-day course of treatment is sufficient for cure. One week after stopping the medication, a follow-up examination should be conducted, and this should be repeated twice. Only if both results are negative can the cure be considered complete. Males also need to take the medication for at least 7 days, because if a woman is treated and then resumes sexual activity, the male can re-infect the female. (Please use the medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Trichomoniasis is caused by what?

This trichomoniasis infection is generally usually caused by contact with trichomonas, and since trichomonas is a sexually transmitted disease, sexual activity can spread or transmit trichomonas. Of course, besides sexual activity, any other possible contact with trichomonas can also lead to infection, such as using unclean sanitary ware, towels, or during swimming; these can all potentially cause trichomonas infection. Thus, any activity that could possibly involve contact with trichomonas might lead to an infection.

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What should I do about trichomonal gynecological inflammation?

Trichomonal vaginitis typically presents clinically with watery, foul-smelling, and frothy vaginal discharge, generally accompanied by itching that worsens at night. At this time, it is advisable to visit a hospital to get a secretion test to confirm the diagnosis. If it is a trichomonas infection, treatment can be administered according to the symptoms of trichomonal vaginitis. Normally, female vaginal discharge is clear, transparent, odorless, and in small amounts, which is considered normal. If a trichomonas infection occurs, symptomatic treatment usually leads to improvement within a week. Therefore, patients with trichomonal vaginitis must go to the hospital for a secretion test and then choose the appropriate medication based on the test results for symptomatic treatment. It is also crucial to maintain hygiene of the external genitalia to prevent infection, and inflamed conditions should be treated promptly.

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Do you need an infusion for trichomonal vaginitis?

Patients with trichomonal vaginitis generally do not require intravenous infusion treatment. Treatment usually involves oral administration of metronidazole or tinidazole, or local treatment with metronidazole effervescent tablets or metronidazole suppositories placed in the vagina. Generally, intravenous infusion is not necessary. For patients with trichomonal vaginitis, it is advised to pay more attention to hygiene, hang underwear in the sun more often for drying, wash them frequently, avoid sexual intercourse during treatment, and maintain local hygiene by washing the external genitalia with a cleansing solution daily. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not self-medicate.)