Trichomoniasis
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It is advisable to seek care when genital discomfort appears, such as discharge different from usual, burning, or itching, since it may correspond to trichomoniasis. It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a microscopic parasite that affects the genital and urinary tract.
Common symptoms: Discharge with a different odor or color, irritation, burning when urinating, or discomfort during intercourse; in some people it may occur without obvious symptoms.
Why it matters to treat it? Because it is a sexually transmitted infection, a timely evaluation helps protect both one's own health and that of the partner.
Which specialist treats it? The gynecologist, the urologist, and the infectious disease specialist are the professionals who evaluate this type of infection. In the case of genital symptoms that do not go away, the advisable thing is to seek an evaluation.
Data on 328 doctors who treat trichomoniasis
Which specialist treats trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is treated by a gynecologist in women or a urologist in men, specialists in the reproductive system; an infectious disease specialist may be involved in persistent or recurrent cases. See a specialist if you have itching, unusual discharge, or discomfort when urinating.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in trichomoniasis
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Gerardo González Cantú
Dr. Laura Evangelina Ortiz Martinez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Sarish del Real
Dr. Eduardo Guardiola García
Dr. Juan Rivas Najera
Dr. Benjamín Cantú López
Dr. Mario Alfonso Saenz Salinas
Dr. Rafael Regalado Salinas
Frequently asked questions
What is trichomoniasis?
It is advisable to seek care when genital discomfort appears, such as discharge different from usual, burning, or itching, since it may correspond to trichomoniasis. It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a microscopic parasite that affects the genital and urinary tract.
Which doctor treats trichomoniasis?
Trichomoniasis is treated by a gynecologist in women or a urologist in men, specialists in the reproductive system; an infectious disease specialist may be involved in persistent or recurrent cases. See a specialist if you have itching, unusual discharge, or discomfort when urinating.