Trichomonas vaginalis
Urogenital flagellate
Symptoms reported
- •Vaginal itching and burning
- •Offensive, frothy, profuse leucorrheic discharge
- •Dyspareunia
- •Frequency of micturition
- •Dysuria
Life cycle
This organism exists only as a trophozoite and multiplies by longitudinal binary fission in the urogenital tract.
Transmission
Primarily through sexual contact, contaminated toilet seats or towels, or from mother to baby during birth.
Conventional medical treatment
Metronidazole for both sexual partners to ensure the infection is cured.
For information only. Discuss with a licensed healthcare provider before starting any pharmaceutical.
Treatment Options — Natural First, Pharmaceutical When Needed
Natural First
- •Garlic
- •Neem
- •Pau d'Arco
- •Activated charcoal (binder)
- •Hydration + electrolytes
- •Rest + bone broth nutrition
Pharmaceutical (if natural-first insufficient)
- •Metronidazole for both sexual partners to ensure the infection is cured.
When to escalate to pharmaceutical
Pharmaceutical first if: > 14 days of diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss > 5%, immunocompromised host, hepatic abscess (Entamoeba), CNS involvement, or pregnancy.
Traditional herbal alternatives
In stock at our apothecary
In our database (educational reference)
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“A thick marked rod called the parabasal body is present between the axostyle and the undulating membrane.”
— Applied Medical Parasitology
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