Intimate health - Trichomoniasis
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Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is another very common sexually transmitted infection. Every year more than 1 million people in the UK are diagnosed with 'Trich'. The best way to avoid it is to practise safe sex.
Symptoms: A frothy, yellow green vaginal discharge and odor, vaginal itching, swelling of the labia and painful sex. Many symptoms are mild and similar to thrush, which can cause confusion and a wrong diagnosis.
How do I know if I've got it? A simple swab test will reveal if you have trichomoniasis.
Treatment: You'll be given a short course of antibiotics, (usually metronidazole) lasting one to seven days. You should also avoid sex until your symptoms have gone.
Next: Read on to find out about Cystitis
By Kate Corr
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