Trichomoniasis (trichomoniasis) is an infection from the STD group and occurs in both sexes, although the clinical picture is more pronounced in women. 7.4 billion new cases of infection are registered annually - these are only registered patients. The disease causes the unicellular parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. In men, the infection is mainly localized in the urethra (urethra), in women, in the vagina.
The transmission route is predominantly sexual, but infection through personal hygiene products (washcloth, underwear, towel) is not excluded. In 30% of cases, trichomoniasis in men passes in the acute phase, in 70% it is asymptomatic or goes into a chronic form. Almost half of infected men are affected not only the urethra, but also the prostate gland, bladder, seminal vesicles, Cooper glands, renal pelvis - these serious complications cause this disease.
The main signs of trichomoniasis
As for men, they rarely have an infection with pronounced symptoms. Purulent discharge with an unpleasant odor can be observed, there is a burning sensation and itching after sexual intercourse, pain in the urinary canal and lower abdomen. Sometimes the infection rises and can affect the kidneys.
As a rule, trichomoniasis in men has a detrimental effect on the prostate gland, causing chronic prostatitis (observed in 80% of patients). A man has not been tested for years and has been comforting himself with the hope that he is healthy, although at that time he is a carrier of a rather unpleasant and dangerous disease.
The risk of HIV transmission and infection is also several times increased. When the infection spreads to the urethra, the urine becomes turbid, frequent urination is noted, less often - urinary incontinence. A red rash in the form of dots may appear on the foreskin and the head of the genital organ.
With a latent infection, patients complain of minor discharge in the morning, swelling, discomfort in the perineum, rectum, scrotum, lumbar region. Often, such patients are treated for a long time by a neurologist. In 15% of sick men, trichomanade epididymitis occurs . Symptoms: high fever, severe pain in the testicles and scrotum.
Diagnostics
Trichomoniasis in men is much more difficult to detect than in women. For this, laboratory and physical studies are carried out. Diagnosis itself is not easy, therefore, additional methods for detecting infection are used.
How to treat trichomoniasis?
In an infected person, the symptoms of trichomoniasis may disappear on their own, however, this does not mean that he is healthy - it is necessary to undergo treatment for both partners to avoid re-infection. For treatment, prescription anti-trichomonas drugs for oral administration are prescribed.
Special ointments can be used to relieve a burning sensation and red spots. Women are prescribed candles. During the treatment period, it is necessary to exclude sexual relations and alcohol consumption. In some cases, the result is positive, but this does not exclude reinfection with unprotected sex and a dissolute lifestyle.
How to prevent infection?
The surest way - a constant sexual partner and abstinence from doubtful sexual intercourse. If you are not sure about your partner, be sure to use contraceptives (condoms, ointments).
If nevertheless trichomoniasis has been revealed in you, do not take time, immediately go to the doctor’s office. Do not let the infection spread to other organs. If trichomoniasis in men is not treated, this threatens not only prostatitis, but also infertility. Every man should be regularly (annually) checked by a urologist and take appropriate tests, including for sexually transmitted infections, if he does not have a permanent sexual partner.