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Trichomoniasis treatment

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What is trichomoniasis treatment?

Trichomoniasis (Trich) is 1 of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs, sometimes referred to as a sexually transmitted disease or STDs). It’s caused by a protozoan parasite that’s spread during sex.

What symptoms can occur with trichomoniasis?

Approximately 70% of people infected with trichomoniasis do not experience symptoms. This is particularly true for men who rarely experience any symptoms.

Women’s symptoms can include, but are not limited to:

  • Foul-smelling vaginal discharge that may be white, yellow, gray or green
  • Increased need to urinate
  • Genital itching, soreness, redness or burning
  • Pain during urination or intercourse
  • Post-intercourse bleeding

Men’s symptoms can include, but are not limited to:

  • Burning during urination or after ejaculation
  • Increased need to urinate
  • Pain or irritation from inside the penis
  • Thin, white discharge from the penis

Getting help

Your MinuteClinic provider can review your symptoms and medical history. They can diagnose, prescribe medication, and offer a personalized treatment plan. They can also make recommendations to prevent further infection and STIs.

  1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

  2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

    If you made your appointment online:
    Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

    If you made your appointment in the clinic:
    Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

    If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
    To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and zip code to join the visit.

  3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
  4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
  5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

Trichomoniasis causes, symptoms and treatment

Your health care provider may perform a physical exam. They can also order tests that use urine or vaginal fluid to determine if you have trichomoniasis.

Your health care provider may prescribe medication. They may ask you to abstain from sexual intercourse for 1 week, or, until the infection is fully cleared up.

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IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ: This material is for reference only and should not be used to determine treatment for specific medical conditions. Please visit a health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of any symptoms you may be experiencing. If you're experiencing a medical emergency, please dial 911 or visit your local emergency department.

 

REFERENCES USED AS SOURCES FOR THIS PAGE:

  • 1. Trichomoniasis - CDC Fact Sheet (February 27, 2020) Division of STD Prevention, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Retrieved on March 24, 2020 .

  • 2. Trichomoniasis (Trich) WebMD Medical Reference, Reviewed by Traci C. Johnson, MD on December 16, 2019, Retrieved on March 23, 2020. Trichomoniasis - Symptoms & Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment (2020) Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Retrieved on March 23, 2020.