Are there any complications of a trichomonas infection?
Research has shown that women who have a trichomonas infection have a higher risk of getting HIV/AIDS. If the woman is pregnant when she gets the infection, there is a higher risk of her having a premature baby. Babies born to women who have trichomonas may become infected during delivery. The baby may get a fever or have a vaginal discharge, if it’s a girl. Babies with this infection need to be treated. How can I protect myself from trichomonas? • Abstaining from sexual intercourse is the BEST way to protect oneself from a sexually transmitted disease • Using a latex condom correctly, every time you have sex, can provide some protection against “trich” and other STD’s. • Limiting sexual partners can decrease your chance of catching trichomonas; the more partners you have, the greater the risk of catching “trich” or other STD’s • If you are infected, your sexual partner should also be treated to prevent you from getting reinfected If you think you may have trichomonas or any other STD,
