Is there treatment for trichomonas?
Antibiotic therapy is needed. A person with trichomonas is contagious until he or she has been treated. Sexual partners should also be evaluated and treated. • STD National Hotline The CDC National STD Hotline provides information on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV/genital warts, herpes, and HIV/AIDS. Specialists can provide general information, referrals to local clinics, and written materials about STDs and disease prevention. Toll-free number (English): (800) 227-8922 Toll-free number (Spanish): (800) 344-7432 Their website is at: http://www.ashastd.org • Pregnancy test, when in doubt: If there is any possibility of pregnancy, obtain and use a urine pregnancy test from the local drug store. Follow the instructions included in the package. • Call Your Doctor If: Pregnancy test is positive or if you have difficulties with the home pregnancy test Discharge from penis or unusual vaginal discharge You become worse And remember, contact your doctor
