Which Sexually Transmitted Disease is linked to Prostate Cancer?
Sexually transmitted disease linked to aggressive prostate cancer Men who’ve had a common sexually transmitted disease could, if they go on to develop prostate cancer, run the risk of a more aggressive form of the disease, according to new research. However, trichomoniasis is just one factor among many, as lots of men get this infection without developing more severe prostate cancer. What do we know already? Trichomoniasis, sometimes called trich, is a sexually transmitted disease. It’s caused by a single-celled parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Around 3 percent of young men carry this infection, although more than half of them will never get any symptoms. When symptoms do occur they’re often mild, such as slight irritation or discharge. The infection can clear up on its own, so you may never know you had it. A 2006 study found a slight link between trichomoniasis in men and a higher risk of getting prostate cancer. One theory is that inflamed tissue is more vulnerable to cancer,
