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*Pregnant women with trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early or with [[low birth weight]] (less than five pounds).[http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm] | *Pregnant women with trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early or with [[low birth weight]] (less than five pounds).[http://www.cdc.gov/std/trichomonas/STDFact-Trichomoniasis.htm] | ||
Trichomoniasis is also associated with increased chances of [[cervical cancer]]. Evidence implies that infection in males potentially raises the risks of [[prostate cancer]] development and spread due to inflammation.<ref>LittleAbout, | Trichomoniasis is also associated with increased chances of [[cervical cancer]]. Evidence implies that infection in males potentially raises the risks of [[prostate cancer]] development and spread due to inflammation.<ref>LittleAbout, <ref name="urlTechnology, Health, Games, Weird news and more">{{cite web |url=http://www.littleabout.com/news/33563,boffins-find-link-common-sexual-infection-prostate-cancer-risk.html+Boffins+find+link+between+common+sexual+infection,+prostate+cancer+risk |title=Technology, Health, Games, Weird news and more |format= |work= |accessdate=2012-12-27}}</ref>, Retrieved Sept 17 2009.</ref>. Additional research is needed to fully explore these relationships. | ||
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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Complications
Research has shown a link between trichomoniasis and two serious complications. Data suggest that:
- The genital inflammation caused by trichomoniasis can increase a woman's susceptibility to HIV infection if she is exposed to the virus. Having trichomoniasis may increase the chance that an HIV-infected woman passes HIV to her sex partner(s).
- Pregnant women with trichomoniasis may have babies who are born early or with low birth weight (less than five pounds).[2]
Trichomoniasis is also associated with increased chances of cervical cancer. Evidence implies that infection in males potentially raises the risks of prostate cancer development and spread due to inflammation., Retrieved Sept 17 2009.</ref>. Additional research is needed to fully explore these relationships.