Trichomoniasis
Home Treatment
There is no home treatment for trichomoniasis (trich). But you can lower your chances of getting trich or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by making careful choices about sex. For example, you can make sure to always use condoms during sex. For more information, see the topic Safe Sex.
Trich is not usually transmitted by contact with objects, but it is important to avoid using objects such as washcloths or wet towels that a person with trich may have used.
It is safe for a woman to use tampons while she has a trich infection, but it may be uncomfortable.
Avoid douching. It does not help relieve symptoms and it can even make them worse.
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| Author: | Amy Fackler, MA Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: August 10, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Renée M. Crichlow, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH - Infectious Disease | |
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