Trichomonas vaginalis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It's sometimes called trichomonas, trichomoniasis or TV. Although symptoms of the disease vary, most people who have the parasite cannot tell they are infected. Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STD. The parasite passes from an infected person to an uninfected person during sex. In women, the most infected part of the body is the lower genital tract (vulva, vagina, cervix, or urethra). In men, the most infected body part is the inside of the penis (urethra).

Clinical Manifestations:

About 70% of infected people do not have any signs or symptoms. When trichomoniasis does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people with symptoms get them within 5 to 28 days after being infected. Others do not develop symptoms until much later.

Symptoms for Men:

• Itching or irritation inside the penis.
• Burning after urination or ejaculation.
• Discharge from the penis.
• Soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis or foreskin.
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Symptoms for Women:

• Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals.
• Discomfort with urination or during sex.
• A change in their vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) that can be clear, white, yellowish, or greenish with an unusual fishy smell.

 

Risk Factors

• Multiple sexual partners.
• A history of other sexually transmitted infections.
• A previous episode of trichomoniasis.
• Sex without a condom.

 

Complications

 

Trichomoniasis can increase the risk of getting or spreading other sexually transmitted infections. For example, trichomoniasis can cause genital inflammation that makes it easier to get infected with HIV, or to pass the HIV virus on to a sex partner. If you're infected with trichomoniasis while you're pregnant, the infection may cause your baby to be born prematurely or have a low birthweight.

 

Important information

• Sample type: Urine 
• Kits will be posted to you containing instruction
• Take the test according to the instruction
• Post the kits back to us using our pre-paid envelope
• Your sample will be received by our laboratory team depending on the day and time of postage.
• If you purchase your test on Monday – Friday by 12.00 noon, you will receive your test kits the following day. However, any test purchased after 12.00 noon will be dispatched the day after we receive your order. 
• Please note that any samples sent to us on Saturday will be received by our laboratory team on Monday. 
• Our turnaround time is 2 working days upon receipt of your samples.
• If you drop your samples directly to our laboratory, your result will be ready within 22-48 hours upon receipt.