How could i have caught this ??

Question

hiya me ad my boyfriend has just come back off our holidays and i have been with him for 2 year and have never cheated on each other only slept with him and we had sex once on holiday and it hurt to much we stopped
i got back and now i have green discharge, itching and very red and swollen vagina !
it sounds like Trichomoniasis to me but i dont no how i could of caught this if we both have not cheated on each other !!

??? what could of caused this ?? as i am really worried now ?
thanxs xx

Answer 1

It doesn't necessarily have to be trichomoniasis.

Your symptoms are also signs of BV (bacterial vaginosis), which is NOT a STD.

Before you start completely freaking out, why don't you visit a doctor and have them take a look at you. A doctor can properly diagnose you and offer/provide treatment. Take care!

Answer 2

There aren't ANY reported cases of nonsexual transmission except in the case of female babies who aquired it through vaginal birth. It just doesn't happen, this is a true STD without any other possible modes of transmission.

I would definately discuss this with your partner. This is not something you get from a toliet seat, damp towel or other form of transmission. It usually takes 5-28 days after infection for a woman to get symptoms so you didn't pick it up in your 2 years prior.

Answer 3

Vaginal trichomoniasis - Acute



Background


Definition
A sexually transmitted parasitic infection that causes vaginitis



Epidemiology

Introduction
Trichomonas vaginalis is the causative agent of one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States and accounts for 15% to 20% of all cases of vaginitis. It also accounts for 20% to 30% of all cases of vaginal discharge.


Gender
The prevalence of trichomoniasis is significantly higher in women with multiple sexual partners [1].
Forty percent to 50% of women with trichomoniasis are also infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis, or both.


Age
Trichomoniasis is highest in the 20- to 40-year-old age group [1][2].


Race
The prevalence of trichomoniasis is significantly higher in nonwhites [2].


Geographic Location
There is a higher prevalence of trichomoniasis in the southern United States [3].


Season
The incidence of trichomoniasis peaks in late summer [1].



Etiology/Pathophysiology

Transmission
Semen provides a favorable milieu for transmitting the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite which can survive in semen for up to 24 hours at 37°C. It is more likely found in uncircumcised than circumcised men.
Though Trichomonas vaginalis is usually transmitted by sexual contact, the potential for nonsexual transmission must be considered, especially when evaluating prepubertal girls [4].


Non-sexual transmission of trichomonads is possible. As trichomonads
survive best in warm, moist environments, the possibility of infection
transmitted in whirlpools or similar warm public baths exists. Women
with vaginitis should also stay out of public baths so that the
condition does not spread.

Answer 4

Either he did cheat; He had it when you had sex with him so you caught it (it just takes once).

On THE VERY VERY VERY VERY unlikely side it could be caught from toilet seats, contact from hands (If he has it and touched you) or it's not an STD.

Either way
See your doctor asap for antibiotics!

Answer 5

Sara,

First, you need a diagnosis of what the infection is.

I'm guessing something in the line of chlamydia or gonn.

Your boyfriend had been screwing others behind your back; without a condom. That is the price you pay for infidelity.

Answer 6

umm nasty honey i would so be freaking out go to the doctor and u better make sure he really never cheated

Answer 7

Better let the doctor tell you.

Answer 8

go to the doctor and get some antibotics and dump your boyfriend.

Answer 9

stupid people has the most informative answer..please for your healths sake see your Dr. and thoroughly read his answer

Answer 10

most of us are fools here i suppose. get a doc's advise. they are the best.