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Trichomonas Vaginalis Test in Dubai (STD)

• Trichomonas vaginalis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the Dubai.

  Trichomonas vaginalis

• Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It’s sometimes called trichomonas or trichomoniasis, or shortened to TV. In this booklet we call it trichomonas. Anyone can get trichomonas but tests for trichomonas are more accurate in people with female genitals. Around 9 in 10 cases are diagnosed in women or people with female genitals. This booklet has information about trichomonas, what to do if you’re worried about it, and how to protect yourself and your partners.

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What are the signs and symptoms?

 

Up to half of infected people won’t have any signs or symptoms at all. Men with trichomonas rarely have symptoms. If you get signs and symptoms, they usually show up within a month of coming into contact with trichomonas. You might notice the following.

• Soreness, inflammation (pain, redness or swelling) or itching in and around the vagina. This can cause discomfort when having sex.
• A change in vaginal discharge. There may be a small amount or a lot, and it may be thick or thin, or frothy and yellow. You may also notice a strong smell that may be unpleasant.
• Pain, or a burning sensation, when passing urine.
• A discharge from the penis. This discharge may be thin and whitish.
• Inflammation of the foreskin (this is uncommon).

 

How will I know if I have trichomonas?

 

You need a test to find out if you have trichomonas. A test for trichomonas is usually offered if:

• you have signs and symptoms of trichomonas
• you have signs and symptoms which haven’t been caused by other infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
• a sexual partner has trichomonas. You may also be advised to have a test if:
• you’ve recently had unprotected sex with a new partner.
• you or a partner have had unprotected sex with other partners.

and rounded. It sometimes has a small plastic loop on the end rather than a cotton tip. It’s wiped over the parts of the body that could be infected and easily picks up samples of discharge and cells. This only takes a few seconds and isn’t painful, though it may be uncomfortable for a moment. Sometimes your sample can be looked at under a microscope and you can get the result straight away. Otherwise, you may have to wait up to 10 days. Routine blood tests don’t detect trichomonas. If you don’t know if you’ve been tested for trichomonas, just ask.

 

How soon can I have sex again?

Don’t have any sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal or oral sex, until seven days after you and your sexual partner(s) have finished the treatment and any follow-up treatment. This is to help prevent you being re-infected or passing the infection on to someone else.

Where can I get more information and advice?

Cosmocare Meidcal Center provides confidential advice and information on all aspects of sexual health. The number is 04 379 8747. It’s open from Saturday to Thursday from 9am - 9pm. For more information on sexual health visit www.cosmocaremedicalcenter.com. Information for young people can be found at Don’t have any sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal or oral sex, until seven days after you and your sexual partner(s) have finished the treatment and any follow-up treatment. This is to help prevent you being re-infected or passing the infection on to someone else.