Online Trichomoniasis Treatment

You should not wait for it to go away. Trich may clear up on its own in some men, but there is no way to know if it has, and you can pass it to a partner in the meantime. Men are usually treated with a single dose of metronidazole, so treatment is the simplest way to be sure it is gone.

Without treatment, a man can carry trich for months or even years, often with no symptoms at all. When symptoms do show up, such as burning after peeing or discharge from the penis, they can start 5 to 28 days after the infection or much later.

Trich is often mistaken for bacterial vaginosis (BV) or a yeast infection, because all three can cause itching and an unusual discharge. A fishy smell can happen with both trich and BV. Since trich cannot be diagnosed from symptoms alone, a test is the way to know which infection you have.

Anyone who is sexually active can get trich. It is more common in women than in men, and older women are more likely to have it than younger women, so testing still matters after menopause. Your risk is also higher if you have had two or more sex partners in the past year, a partner who has trich, or a past STI.

Without treatment, trich can make it easier to get or pass on HIV and other STIs. In pregnancy, it can lead to an early birth or a baby with low birth weight. Studies have also linked trich to infertility, so if you are planning a pregnancy, get treated and talk to a doctor about your fertility health.

It is very unlikely. Trichomoniasis does not commonly infect the mouth or throat, so a sore throat is more likely to be caused by something else, such as a cold or strep throat. Talk to a doctor if it does not get better.

No. A UTI cannot turn into trich. Trich is caused by a parasite that spreads through sex, while most UTIs are caused by bacteria. Both can cause burning when you pee, though, so a urine test helps the doctor tell them apart.

Most of the time, trich comes back because of reinfection from a partner who was not treated, not because the medicine failed. In that case, the doctor will usually repeat the same treatment. If you have not been exposed again, the doctor may prescribe a longer or higher-dose course of metronidazole or tinidazole. Make sure your partner is treated at the same time, or it can keep coming back.

The newest FDA-approved option is secnidazole (Solosec), a single dose for people 12 and older. You sprinkle the granules on applesauce, yogurt, or pudding and eat it within 30 minutes. Your partner should be treated with the same dose at the same time.

You cannot cure trich without a prescription, but you do not need to go to a clinic to get one. With online trichomoniasis treatment, you can talk to an online doctor from home and have your prescription sent to the pharmacy you choose.

Yes. Trich spreads easily through sex, and you can pass it on even if you have no symptoms. Avoid sex until you and your partner have both finished treatment.