How to treat Trichomonas vaginitis before pregnancy

Trichomonas vaginitis troubles many female friends, especially those who are preparing for pregnancy. So how to treat Trichomonas vaginitis? What are the precautions for Trichomonas vaginitis? How to prevent Trichomonas vaginitis? The following editor will introduce you in detail.

How to treat Trichomonas vaginitis

Oral medication: Trichomonas not only resides in the vagina, but may also hide in the lower urinary tract, Bartholin's glands and cervical glands. In this case, local medication alone cannot play a therapeutic role, so oral metronidazole is also required. Take 200 mg of metronidazole three times a day for 7 consecutive days.

Chinese medicine external washing method: especially suitable for acute trichomoniasis vaginitis. The combination of Chinese and Western medicine has a good effect in treating vaginal trichomoniasis. Using Chinese herbal medicine decoction that clears away heat and detoxifies, kills insects and relieves itching can significantly relieve vulvar inflammation caused by trichomoniasis infection.

General treatment: Clean the vulva daily, change and disinfect underwear; do not eat spicy food or drink alcohol during the acute phase; sexual intercourse is prohibited. Spouses need to be treated together. Pay attention to keeping the vulva clean during treatment to prevent secondary bacterial infection.

Change the pH of the vagina: The pH suitable for the growth of Trichomonas is 5.5-6. You can use chlorhexidine acetate solution to flush the vagina, which can lower the pH value of the vagina and inhibit the growth of Trichomonas. Do it once a day, and 10 days is a course of treatment.

Vaginal medication: Apply 1 tablet of metronidazole vaginal effervescent tablets or metronidazole tablets vaginally. Use after flushing the vagina every night. One course of treatment is 10 days.

Precautions for Trichomonas vaginitis

Patients with gonorrhea should promptly check whether they are also infected with Trichomonas;

For married couples, if one of them is diagnosed with trichomoniasis, the other should also be treated simultaneously, even if the other is asymptomatic and has not been diagnosed with trichomoniasis.

Stop sexual intercourse until the disease is definitely cured;

Change your underwear once a day. Boil the underwear in boiling water for 20 minutes, then wash it with acid soap and dry it in strong sunlight to kill trichomonas and gonorrhea.

Don’t use each other’s toiletries;

The toilet seat used by the patient must be sprayed with a strong disinfectant for 1 hour before other people can use it to avoid cross-infection.

How to prevent Trichomonas vaginitis

Do a good gynecological examination every year. Don't be shy about treating Trichomonas vaginitis. Go to the hospital for a gynecological examination every year to treat the disease early and prevent it early if you don't.

Pay attention to hygiene in public places. When traveling on business or on vacation, it is best to stay in a hotel with relatively strict disinfection procedures if possible, and try to use your own bath towels.

Pay attention to sexual and menstrual hygiene. Once infected with Trichomonas vaginitis, take measures to prevent transmission to others and avoid repeated infection.

When suffering from Trichomonas vaginitis, both husband and wife must be treated at the same time. Sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited during treatment, and medication must be strictly followed according to the doctor's orders. In short, the treatment must be thorough to avoid recurrence.

Develop good living habits, try not to eat spicy and irritating foods in your daily diet, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Make sure you get enough sleep every day and avoid staying up late for a long time.