Trichomonas

How can you get trichomonas?

You can get trichomonas through sex. Especially if you don’t use a condom. 

Usually men don’t get any symptoms. As a result, you could have the STD and pass it on without even knowing. Therefore it’s important to use a condom and have safer sex. Then the chances of getting trichomonas get lower.

What are the symptoms of trichomonas?

Mostly, trichomonas will not cause symptoms. Symptoms you could have:

• Inflamed glans (the tip of your penis); red, irritated skin
• Pain while peeing
• Liquid discharge from your penis

Other symptoms?

Do you have other symptoms? They could be caused by something else. So it’s important to go to your GP or to the GGD. Don’t wait too long and make an appointment.

Check out the symptoms of other STDs

Do you need to get tested?

Do you have trichomonas? Then there are chances you might have other STDs too. So check if you need an STD test.

Getting tested for trichomonas

Sometimes you can get tested to check for trichomonas. To do this, you need to give a pee sample. Usually, you will get your result within a week. 

Treating trichomonas

Usually trichomonas heals on its own. You don’t need to take medication for it. Do you have symptoms? Then you can get medication from your GP. 

Do you still have symptoms after taking the medication? Then get a new appointment with your doctor or GP.

Preventing trichomonas

Using condoms is usually enough to avoid trichomonas. They will also prevent you from passing it on.