Trichomonas vaginitis can infect men

Trichomonal vaginitis can be transmitted to men, mainly when the female vagina is inflamed. During sexual intercourse, the bacteria will be passed to the male, causing infection and redness and swelling of the male genitals. Therefore, women with trichomonal vaginitis cannot have sexual intercourse, and sexual intercourse will aggravate trichomonal vaginitis. You can learn about the treatment of trichomonal vaginitis.

1. Are men more likely to be infected with Trichomonas?

As the name suggests, vaginal trichomonas mainly parasitizes in the female vagina. The vaginal environment is moist, the temperature is suitable, and the nutrition is rich, which is a hotbed for the growth and reproduction of trichomonas. It is reported that the incidence rate in women is about 25%, with the high-risk age group being 16-35 years old. The difference in the physiological structure of men is even less suitable for the growth of trichomonas, so there are fewer infected people than women, but after high-risk behavior, it will also parasitize in the foreskin folds, urethra, prostate, seminal vesicle, epididymis and other parts.

2. What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis in men?

For men, not only is the incidence of trichomonas low, but the symptoms are also not obvious. Most of them are asymptomatic carriers of the parasite, which often leads to repeated infections in their sexual partners. Of course, there are also patients with very obvious symptoms, mainly the following: (1) symptoms of glans inflammation such as rashes, small blisters, and itching on the glans; (2) symptoms of urogenital tract infection such as urethral itching, purulent discharge, frequent urination, prostate enlargement, and epididymal pain; (3) male infertility. Some studies believe that vaginal trichomonas can devour sperm, resulting in low sperm motility in men.

3. My wife has Trichomonas vaginitis. Does that mean she is cheating on me?

Vaginal Trichomonas is mainly transmitted directly through sexual intercourse. Generally, gynecologists will ask couples to check and treat together. Men are prone to latent infection, while women have more obvious symptoms. At this time, they often guess whether their wives have cheated. If they find that they are also infected with Trichomonas through examination, they are likely to mistakenly think that they were infected by their wives. In fact, it is more likely that they are the source of infection. Of course, in addition to sexual intercourse, other places such as public bathrooms, swimming pools, clothing, toilets, etc. are also prone to indirect infection.

4. What tests should be done and how should it be treated if you suspect you are infected with Trichomonas?

If you suspect you have a trichomoniasis infection, especially if you have urethral itching that has not been cured for a long time, or if you have oligospermia or a partner who has been diagnosed with trichomoniasis but you have no symptoms, you should get a trichomoniasis test. Generally speaking, direct smear microscopy of surface secretions, urine sediment, prostatic fluid, semen, etc. can achieve an accuracy of 50%-70%, and the diagnosis rate can also be improved through culture.

The treatment of male trichomoniasis is relatively simple. Currently, it can be cured by taking ornidazole or mitraz orally. For patients with balanoposthitis, the penis can be washed with Pifukang lotion or diluted potassium permanganate solution. During the treatment period, the couple must refrain from sexual intercourse, and the couple must be examined and treated together to avoid repeated cross-infection.