Trichomonas testing

Sample type needed

Urine 

Incubation period 

14 days

Who is this test suitable for?

Men and women at risk

Results time 

Within 4 days from when your sample is received in the lab

Treatment

Trichomonas can be cured with antibiotics

Where can I get tested?

All Better2Know centres

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What is Trichomonas?

Trichomonas is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoa. It affects the vagina and urethra in women. In men, it affects the urethra and occasionally the prostate. Trichomonas can be transmitted during vaginal or anal sex.

What are the symptoms of Trichomonas?

It is often difficult to know whether or not you are infected with Trichomonas. Many people with the infection will have no symptoms at all. However, when symptoms are present, they may include:

Men

  • Burning or painful sensation when urinating
  • Discharge from the penis
  • Need to urinate more often.

Women

  • Yellow or green vaginal discharge
  • Pain during urination
  • Itchy or uncomfortable genital area.

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Did you know? …

Trichomonas is the single most prevalent non-viral STI worldwide, with around 280 million cases reported each year.

What happens if I do not get treatment?

Men

If left untreated, symptoms may continue of get worse and it may lead to prostatitis (an infection of the prostate gland).

Women

Women with Trichomonas may continue to experience symptoms. An infection during pregnancy can lead to complications with the pregnancy, a low birth weight and/ or risk of early delivery.

How can Trichomonas be tested?

Getting tested for Trichomonas with Better2Know is fast and easy. The test can also be combined with other tests and is included with many of our screens.

A Trichomonas infection is easy to treat but it is also very easy to pass it onto a partner. Getting tested is the only way to know if you carry this infection. Book your test with Better2Know now.

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