Treatment

Testing of Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis in women can be diagnosed by taking a sample of vaginal discharge with a swab ( a special cotton bud) collected from the vagina.

In men, most doctors will take a swab from the tip of the penis.

These tests can be conducted by your local doctor or sexual health clinic.

Treatment or Management of Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is treated with a single dose of antibiotics.  Sexual partners need to be treated at the same time otherwise re-infection can occur.

Important facts to note, when being treated for trichomoniasis:

• Do not have unprotected sex until all sexual partners have been treated
• Avoid alcohol until 24 hours after treatment
• Pregnant women should advise the doctor as this could alter their management

Prevention of Trichomoniasis

Using condoms when having sex is the best way of protecting yourself and your sexual partner. Additionally having fewer sexual partners means you would lower the risk of having sex with someone who has an infection.

Emotional Support

Finding out you have Trichomoniasis can be quite a shock and extremely stressful. You may even experience it as being challenging for your partner and for your overall relationship. It is also important to overcome these emotional effects, since feeling distressed will impact your overall wellbeing.

Sexual Health Australia offers counselling and support for individuals and/or their partners who are dealing with the discovery of trichomoniasis. In the counselling sessions we would work on overcoming the emotional effects and you are encouraged to express your feelings. Additionally, we will provide further education and information about the condition and we will guide you in taking the appropriate steps to coping with the situation emotionally. You are supported to develop goals and skills to deal with the challenge together and/or individually.  The counsellor is respectful and mindful of the individual and relationship challenges, and your norms and values.

If you wish to make an appointment with one of our friendly counsellors or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact us at:

info@sexualhealthaustralia.com.au

For more information on our counselling sessions/appointments please click here.

We do not offer STI testing or medical advice, for an overall check up and medical treatment please contact either your GP or a Sexual Health Clinic in your area.

Sex therapy and Relationship Counselling is available in Sydney, New South Wales (NSW) -  Melbourne, Victoria (VIC) -  Adalaide, South Australia (SA) -  Perth, Western Australia (WA) - Darwin, Northern Territories (NT) -  Hobart, Tasmania (TAS) - Brisbane, Queensland (QLD) - Canberra, Australian Capital territory (ACT)