Trichomoniasis is an infection that belongs to the group of STDs. The high frequency of diagnosing the disease in men is provoked by poor symptoms and a high risk of infection during sexual contact. In most cases, the infection does not manifest itself in any way and is detected already when complications appear.
There are acute and chronic course of trichomoniasis, affecting the organs and tissues of the genitourinary system. Qualitatively carried out treatment of the infection will destroy its pathogen, help reduce the risk of serious complications.
A minimum of symptoms in the first stages of trichomoniasis leads to its transition to the chronic stage. Complications, in particular inflammation of the prostate, lead the man to the doctor’s office.
[Video] Gynecologist Dmitry Lubnin – talks in detail about trichomoniasis in general, about the ways of infection, symptoms, about the incubation period, about treatment:
Prevention
Preventive measures against infection with trichomoniasis are similar to the prevention of any STD:
Regular visits to the doctor for a detailed examination;
Use of condoms during sexual intercourse;
Disinfection of the penis in case of accidental damage to the condom during intimacy;
Refusal to self-medicate when signs of infection appear.
Following these measures and following the recommendations of a doctor when infected with trichomoniasis will prevent the spread of infection.