Trichomoniasis Is the Overlooked STI Behind a "Hot Debate" in Sexual Health

Some STIs are definitely more famous than others. HPV is often described as the most common STI, there’s a British Netflix series about chlamydia, and, with the rise of superbugs, gonorrhea is starting to look even more concerning. Compared to those STIs, a disease called trichomoniasis has lurked in the background. Two sexual health experts, however, believe the world needs to know about it.

 Everything You Need to Know About Trichomoniasis

If you have trichomoniasis, you'll either not know it—or really, really know it.

 Trichomoniasis Can No Longer Be Cured With Just One Dose Of Medication, New Research Finds

Certain STIs may make news headlines more than others: herpes, HPV, syphilis, and so on. However, there’s one that’s known as being the most common curable STI, yet it barely seems to be on anyone’s radar — trichomoniasis (aka trich). And now, a new study led by an infectious disease epidemiologist at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine found that a single dose of medication isn’t enough to eliminate it.

 What's Trichomoniasis — and Could You Have It?

"It really is a public health crisis in the African-American population," Tobian asserts. "It's so common, and it also shows that there are real social and structural disparities that are likely leading to this disproportionate infection rate. It's likely due to lower access of health care, less education about the infection -- and there really should be targeted public health education to prevent this infection."

All about trichomoniasis, the world’s most common curable STI

Trichomoniasis is the world’s most common curable STI, according to the WHO – though there are others, like herpes, that are much more common but can’t be cured.

The Most Common STD You’ve Never Heard Of

Trichomoniasis is one of the three major causes of vaginal infection, along with yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis (BV). It's the only one of the trifecta, though, that is officially considered an STI. And yet, it's probably the one you have never heard about before.

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What You Need to Know About Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is one out of four known curable STDs, alongside syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia. However, most physicians initially prescribe antibiotics that may cause unwanted side effects and potentially exacerbate conditions.