Online treatment for trichomoniasis: what to know

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. It may cause vaginal discharge, irritation, itching, discomfort when urinating, or pain during sex, but some people have few or no symptoms. Discharge or itching can have several causes, so symptoms alone do not confirm trichomoniasis.

A remote clinician can review symptoms, sexual-health history, pregnancy status, allergies, and previous treatment, then advise whether testing or an in-person examination is needed. Treatment is prescription-based; do not use leftover antibiotics or someone else’s medicine.

Take the prescribed course exactly as directed and avoid sexual contact until your clinician says it is appropriate and partners have been addressed. Current and recent partners may need testing or treatment to reduce the chance of passing the infection back and forth. Ask whether you need testing for other sexually transmitted infections.

Do not share medicine. If symptoms persist after treatment, contact the service rather than repeating a dose yourself. Antibiotic Treatment for Pelvic Infection is a different treatment pathway and should not be substituted without assessment.

Seek urgent in-person care for severe pelvic pain, fever, vomiting, faintness, heavy bleeding, or feeling very unwell. Arrange prompt review if you are pregnant, have pelvic pain, or symptoms continue after treatment. An examination may be needed to check for another infection or a complication.

Ask what test confirms the diagnosis, when treatment should start, whether partners need care, when sex can resume, and whether a repeat test is advised. Tell the clinician about pregnancy, allergies, other medicines, and any recent treatment.