Feb. 09, 2010




















   

Q:
I just had my annual PAP test. The doctor told me I had trichomonas and gave me an antibiotic called metronidazole (Flagyl®). He didn't explain it to me. Since I don't have any symptoms, should I take the medicine? What should I tell my boyfriend?
   
A:
Trichomonas (trich) is a very common cause of vaginitis (vaginal infection). It is a one-celled organism. It can cause no symptoms, like for you, or cause a vaginal discharge and painful urination. Boys often have no symptoms at all. You should take all of the metronidazole. Tell your boyfriend to go to his doctor or a Public health clinic to get the same antibiotic. He should be sure to tell them that he has had sex with someone who has trichomonas. Don't have sex with him again until he has been treated. Condoms will prevent trich.

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