What medication is used to treat trichomoniasis vaginalis?
Disease description:
My colleague, aged 32, has recently experienced persistent itching of the external genitalia and increased vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. She visited the hospital and was diagnosed with trichomoniasis vaginitis. What medications are recommended for treating trichomoniasis vaginitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Jianhai
Trichomonas vaginitis is one of the most common gynecological inflammatory conditions in clinical practice, primarily caused by infection with *Trichomonas vaginalis*. Treatment options include oral metronidazole or tinidazole—both effective against trichomonads and anaerobic bacteria. Alternatively, topical therapy may be used, such as metronidazole vaginal suppositories. It is essential to adhere strictly to the prescribed dosing schedule and complete the full course of treatment.
