Trichomoniasis
When To Call a Doctor
Call your health professional immediately if you:
- Have lower abdominal pain and a fever higher than 38.5°C (101°F) along with an abnormal vaginal discharge.
- Are pregnant and have symptoms of a vaginal infection or a urinary tract infection (UTI).
Call your health professional for an appointment within 1 week if you:
- Have an abnormal vaginal discharge.
- Have unusual vaginal itching.
- Have pain during sex or urination.
- Find out that your sex partner has been diagnosed with or treated for trichomoniasis (trich).
Watchful Waiting
Watchful waiting is a period of time during which you and your health professional observe your symptoms or condition without using medical treatment. Watchful waiting is not appropriate if you think you have trichomoniasis (trich). In most cases trich should be treated to prevent transmitting this STI to others and to prevent some problems that can happen if you are pregnant.
Note: Trich during pregnancy raises the risk of premature rupture of membranes (PROM) and premature delivery. Treating the infection does not appear to reduce this risk.2 If you are pregnant and have trich, talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of treatment.
Who To See
Your family doctor, general practitioner, or nurse practitioner can diagnose and treat a trichomoniasis (trich) infection. You may be referred to a specialist, such as a gynecologist.
To prepare for your appointment, see the topic Making the Most of Your Appointment
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| Author: | Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley | Last Updated: November 13, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Larry J. Anderson, MD - Infectious Disease Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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