Trichomoniasis is one of the sexually transmitted diseases transmitted primarily through sexual contact. Its causative agent, Trichomonas (Trichomonas vaginalis) , getting on the mucous membranes of the genitals and penetrating into the intercellular space, provokes the development of inflammation. More often, of course, trichomoniasis occurs in women, but men are also susceptible to infection. Further advancement of the pathogen along the genitourinary tract leads to the development of urethritis, prostatitis and other pelvic inflammatory diseases. Trichomoniasis infection occurs at the time of unprotected intercourse. Domestic infection is unlikely, since Trichomonas can last a maximum of a day outside the human body.
Signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis in men
Very often the disease for a long time does not manifest itself. In such cases, treatment of trichomoniasis in men begins with a delay, while the risk of developing concomitant diseases (gonorrhea, chlamydia, viral diseases), as well as HIV infection, is quite high. As a rule, the symptoms of trichomoniasis begin to appear on 4-28 days after infection, although on average the incubation period lasts 7-10 days.
A characteristic sign of trichomoniasis in men is the appearance of gray-green discharge from the urethra, while burning and itching may occur during urination. Usually, in the first days after infection, the discharge is abundant, but in the absence of appropriate treatment, they can disappear spontaneously. Many people mistakenly think in this case that the disease has receded, but after some time symptoms of complications of trichomoniasis - prostatitis and epididymitis - appear.
Thus, despite the presence of even mild symptoms, the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of trichomoniasis in men should be carried out in full.
Trichomoniasis Treatment
Treatment of trichomoniasis in men in each case is carried out according to an individually developed scheme by the doctor, depending on the "nature" of the disease - a chronic form or a fresh one. If there is a fresh disease, that is, no more than 2 months have passed from the moment the first symptoms appeared, then therapy is carried out using antiprotozoal agents. Treatment of chronic trichomoniasis begins with immunostimulation, after which antiprotozoal drugs are already prescribed.
A good therapeutic effect in the fight against trichomoniasis is provided by physiotherapeutic procedures, including prostate massage. And in the presence of complications, a complex treatment of trichomoniasis in men is carried out using specific drugs and physiotherapy.
In addition, there is also such a thing as traditional medicine. Mankind has long appreciated the miraculous nature of folk recipes in the fight against various ailments, and therefore uses them even in hopeless situations where traditional medicine is not able to help. And although the case with the elimination of Trichomonas is not hopeless, still the treatment of trichomoniasis with folk remedies brings significant improvements in the patient's condition.
At the end of the treatment course, a week after therapy, control diagnostics is recommended for men - passing repeated tests for the presence of Trichomonas in the urine, sperm, which allows us to verify the complete elimination of the causative agent. One can speak of a full recovery only after a few control diagnostics, carried out for 2 months after a course of therapy.
In order to avoid re-infection, both sexual partners should undergo a course of treatment therapy for trichomoniasis, as well as subsequent control diagnostics.