In modern society, more and more young people suffer from one or another sexually transmitted disease, not from their own negligence, but out of ignorance.
Sexually transmitted diseases per se are infections, the infection of which occurs through sexual contact. Therefore, in the first place, the organs of the genitourinary system turn out to be the object of their influence. In addition to the "classic" diseases, which include syphilis, gonorrhea, and mild chancre, now there are already more than 20 types of infections that have been discovered recently. These include mycoplasma, chlamydia, herpes, trichomoniasis and others. According to the WHO classification, they are included in a separate group and are distinguished by their rapid spread and high contagiousness. Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the causes of sexual disorders in women and men, infertility and can lead to diseases of newborns. One of the most common diseases of Venus is the symptoms and treatment of trichomoniasis. 180 million people fall ill with it annually, which is approximately 10% of the total population of the Earth.
The causative agent of trichomoniasis is the vaginal trichomonas, a unicellular parasite of an oval or pear-shaped shape with flagella. Unlike harmless protozoa, the symptoms and treatment of trichomoniasis are in the genitourinary tract. Due to their flagella, these unicellular easily penetrate the urethra, upper genital tract, seminal vesicles and prostate in men, the cervix and vagina in women.
Trichomonas not only cause symptoms and treatment of trichomoniasis, but can also carry other microorganisms in its body that cause STDs. Their most common companions are treponema and gonococcus. Being inside Trichomonas, they become unattainable for drugs, and until a person gets rid of unicellular parasites, other sexually transmitted diseases cannot be cured.
Infection usually occurs with direct contact of a healthy person with a patient. With indirect contact, transmission of the infection is unlikely - trichomonas outside the human body dies within a few seconds. Destructive are direct sunlight, temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, antiseptics and slow freezing. But on wet underwear, in semen and urine, Trichomonas maintains viability throughout the day. Once in a favorable environment, for example, in the urethra, single-celled cells attach with flagella to tissue cells and begin to multiply intensively. When their number becomes too large, they damage the cells of the host body. From infection to the first signs of the disease usually takes from 4 days to a month. Urogenital trichomoniasis in women is usually manifested by colpitis (inflammation of the vagina), cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix) and inflammation of the glands secreting lubrication during intercourse. In men, the symptoms and treatment of trichomoniasis are as follows - the prostate gland and urethra become inflamed, burning and pain appear when visiting the toilet. Women find white or yellow foamy discharge that causes irritation and itching of the genitals. Very often, the discharge smells like rotten fish.
The disease can occur in various forms, depending on the reaction of the body, it can be acute, subacute and torpid. The first two forms are characterized by all of the above symptoms, and for the torpid, more common in men, there is a paucity of signs. This course is observed in chronic trichomoniasis.
A chronic disease is considered if more than 2 months have passed since the infection, and during this period of time the person has not sought medical help and has not received the necessary treatment. In chronic trichomoniasis, periods of remission alternate with periods of exacerbation, which are caused by sexual arousal, decreased immunity, alcohol consumption and hormonal changes. Chronic disease is a serious problem, as it takes a lot of effort to make a diagnosis, identify the pathogen and prescribe treatment. Due to changes caused by inflammation, chronic trichomoniasis can cause female infertility. The presence of Trichomonas in the genital tract reduces the likelihood of pregnancy, contributing to the adhesion process. Trichomonas also violates male fertility by eating glucose, which is necessary for cells to move, and gluing sperm.
On the basis of clinical manifestations and detection in a laboratory study of Trichomonas, a diagnosis is made - genitourinary trichomoniasis. Timely seeking qualified medical care is very important, since it is not difficult to achieve recovery in an acute form. But if trichomoniasis has become chronic, treatment and diagnosis of the disease can become a serious problem. Before visiting a doctor, you should not take any pills bought on the advice of experienced people - there will be no effect from them and it will only be difficult to diagnose the infection.
In addition, Trichomonas can disguise themselves as epithelial cells of the body. Because of this feature, errors occur in the diagnosis of the disease, and bacterioscopic smears should be supplemented with other methods: immunological, cultural, PCR. How to treat trichomoniasis? Combination therapy is prescribed after diagnosis. Self-medication for this infection is out of the question, the main principle of treatment is an individual approach to each case. After all, many factors must be taken into account: the results of the examination, the duration of the disease, the general condition of the body, and the severity of symptoms. Therefore, only a qualified specialist can prescribe the right treatment. But the result of treatment will largely depend on the patient - how quickly he turned for help. Treatment is carried out simultaneously for both partners, using anti-trichomonas drugs, immunocorrections, physiotherapy and vitamins are prescribed. Before the end of the course of treatment, you will have to abandon sex - re-infection of the recovered partner in this case increases many times. After treatment, it is necessary to undergo a follow-up examination, and only by its results the doctor can say that the disease is defeated.
Prevention of trichomoniasis is directly related to people getting the necessary information about the disease. But safety must be thought before, not after. Of course, this somewhat detracts from the romantic halo of relationships, but eliminates many problems in the future. And do not forget about contraception, because conventional condoms can save not only from an unwanted pregnancy, but also from many diseases. And it’s best to refrain from “casual” connections, preferring long-term relationships with a trusted satellite.