Trichomoniasis

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Cause

Signs/Symptoms

Care

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

• Take the entire prescription for this infection. If you stop taking the drug too soon, some parasites may survive and re-infect you.
• Keep your genital area clean and dry. Do not sit around in wet clothing such as swim suits. Take showers instead of tub baths. Use plain, unscented soap. Avoid too much activity, heat, and sweating.
• Avoid feminine hygiene sprays or powders. Do not douche during treatment unless your doctor recommends it. After the infection is cleared up, do not douche more often than once a week.
• Do not have sex during treatment. After treatment, use a condom to help protect against infection.
• Wear underpants and pantyhose that have a cotton lining in the crotch.

Call Your Doctor If...

• Your symptoms become worse or last longer than a few days.
• You have vaginal bleeding, and you are not menstruating.
• Your symptoms come back after treatment.
• You have any problems that may be related to the medicine you are taking.