&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is Trichomoniasis?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Trichomoniasis, commonly called &quot;trich,&quot; is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the parasite &lt;em&gt;Trichomonas vaginalis&lt;/em&gt;. This microscopic organism spreads through sexual contact involving bodily fluids, such as semen, vaginal fluids, or rectal secretions. While it can affect both men and women, it is more frequently diagnosed in women. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in 2020, there were approximately 156 million new cases of trichomoniasis globally, making it one of the most prevalent curable STIs.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Symptoms of Trichomoniasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Trichomoniasis symptoms can vary; some individuals may not experience any noticeable signs. When symptoms occur, they often include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Symptoms in Women:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Frothy, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/vaginal-discharge&quot;&gt;yellow-green vaginal discharge with a strong odour&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/vagina-ltch&quot;&gt;Vaginal itching&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or irritation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Pain during urination or sexual intercourse&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Lower abdominal discomfort&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Symptoms in Men:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/penile-discharge&quot;&gt;Discharge from the penis&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Itching or irritation inside the penis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Burning sensation during urination or after ejaculation&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Complications of Trichomoniasis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;If left untreated, trichomoniasis can lead to significant complications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Increased Risk of Other STDs:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The infection can heighten the risk of acquiring HIV and other &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot;&gt;sexually transmitted diseases&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/pelvic-inflammatory-disease&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; In women, untreated trichomoniasis can cause PID, which may lead to infertility.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pregnancy Complications:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Pregnant women with trichomoniasis have a higher risk of preterm delivery and low birth weight.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prostatitis in Men:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; The infection can cause &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/prostatitis&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;inflammation of the prostate gland&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, leading to urinary discomfort.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Trichomoniasis Testing in Singapore&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;In Singapore, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot;&gt;trichomoniasis testing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is widely available at sexual health clinics, hospitals, and private healthcare providers.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Testing Process:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For Women:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; A vaginal swab is taken to detect the parasite.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;For Men&lt;/span&gt;:&lt;/strong&gt; A urethral swab or urine sample is analyzed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Early testing is crucial, especially if you experience symptoms or have had unprotected sexual contact.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Is Trichomoniasis Curable?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Yes, trichomoniasis is completely curable with proper medical intervention. Oral antibiotics, such as metronidazole or tinidazole, are the standard treatment. These medications effectively eliminate the parasite from the body.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Treatment Tips:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Complete the full course of antibiotics as prescribed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Avoid sexual activity until both you and your partner(s) have been treated and cleared of the infection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Inform your sexual partners so they can also seek testing and treatment to prevent reinfection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Early Diagnosis Matters&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;Trichomoniasis often goes undetected because many individuals do not display symptoms. However, untreated trichomoniasis can lead to severe health risks, including reproductive complications and increased vulnerability to other infections. Regular &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STD testing&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;is vital, especially for sexually active individuals or those with multiple partners.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Prevention of Trichomoniasis&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Reducing your risk of trichomoniasis involves practicing safe sex and maintaining open communication with your partners. Key prevention strategies include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Consistent and correct use of condoms during sexual activity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Regular STD screenings&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, especially if you or your partner have multiple partners.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Avoid douching, as it can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria and increase the risk of infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trichomoniasis Treatment&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Trichomoniasis is highly treatable with a prescribed course of oral antibiotics. These medications effectively eliminate the parasite causing the infection. It is essential to complete the full course of antibiotics, even if symptoms improve, before finishing the treatment. Sexual partners should also be treated simultaneously to prevent reinfection and further spread of the infection. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;During treatment, it is recommended to abstain from sexual activity until both partners are confirmed to be free of the infection. Additionally, avoiding alcohol while taking these medications is advised to prevent adverse reactions. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot; data-preserver-spaces=&quot;true&quot;&gt;Early treatment not only resolves symptoms but also reduces the risk of complications, such as reproductive health issues and increased susceptibility to other sexually transmitted infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Trichomoniasis is a common yet curable STD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, and Singapore&#39;s healthcare system ensures accessible and effective testing and treatment. Early diagnosis and adherence to &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;prescribed treatment for this STD&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; are essential for full recovery and prevention of complications. If you suspect you may have been exposed to trichomoniasis or are experiencing symptoms, consult a healthcare provider promptly.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h2 style=&quot;padding-left: 30px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333; font-size: 14px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Having symptomatic STDs makes regular screening important for sexually active individuals.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #333333;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/std-testing&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STD Testing Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://g.co/kgs/yw7jv8H&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;STD treatment in Singapore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;options are widely available, so if you experience any symptoms or are at risk, it is crucial to consult a healthcare provider for testing and appropriate treatment.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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