Trichomoniasis is a fairly common pathology that relates to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In women, this infection causes inflammation of the vaginal mucosa (colpitis), and in men, the urethra is affected. Acute trichomonas colpitis in women has characteristic symptoms and is easily cured. Trichomoniasis is dangerous for its complications. So, chronic sluggish infection supports the constant process of inflammation in the small pelvis and leads to the formation of adhesions, which can lead to infertility in both women and men. In this article we will consider gynecological pathology - trichomonas colpitis, its causes and main symptoms.
How is trichomonas colpitis transmitted?
The cause of trichomoniasis colpitis is the vaginal trichomonas (Trichomonas Vaginalis), which is transmitted mainly during sexual intercourse. Sometimes you can catch trichomoniasis if you do not comply with the rules of personal hygiene and use of contaminated linen or towels. This infection is attributed to the simplest single-celled microorganisms that can penetrate between the cells of the epithelium of the vaginal mucosa.
Clinical picture and diagnosis of trichomonatal colpitis in women
To suspect at itself this illness the woman can itself, having paid attention to plentiful foamy allocation (yellowish or grayish) with an unpleasant smell of "rotten fish". Typical of such patients will be complaints about itching and burning in the vagina and pain during sexual contact and urination. With long-term untreated trichomoniasis colpitis, a woman can make complaints about pain in the back and stomach. When vaginal examination, puffiness and fullness of the genital organs are noted, as well as small vaginal hemorrhages.
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So, having considered the peculiarities of the clinical picture of Trichomonas colpitis in women, it should be said that the severity of symptoms depends on the state of immunity, concomitant diseases, the number and stability of trichomonads in the vagina. If you find the above signs, you should immediately seek help from a gynecologist.