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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [2]
Overview
Natural History
If left untreated, women with trichomoniasis may progress to develop infection of the adnexa, endometrium, and Skene and Bartholin glands. In men, it can cause epididymitis, prostatitis, and decreased sperm cell motility.[1]
Complications
Common complications of trichomoniasis in women include:[1]
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Pregnancy-related complications such as low birth weight, preterm delivery, and premature rupture of membranes
- Increased risk for acquiring HIV
- Increased risk of cervical neoplasia
Complications of trichomoniasis in males include:
- Epididymitis
- Prostatitis
- Increased risk of prostate cancer
Prognosis
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kissinger P (2015). "Trichomonas vaginalis: a review of epidemiologic, clinical and treatment issues". BMC Infect Dis. 15: 307. doi:10.1186/s12879-015-1055-0. PMC 4525749. PMID 26242185.