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Can BV and Trich be misdiagnosed for each other?

By Anonymous May 16, 2017 - 3:03am
 
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My gf has been diagnosed with Trich though I've been monogamous and she claims to have been also. We've been together for 10 months. We had unprotected sex our very first time and once about 2 nights before her exam (PAP). Prior to Her and I, I haven't had sex in a year and a half. I was told by MY doctor that the infection would have most likely killed itself it that period of time even if untreated. She heavily believes that I cheated on her and I haven't (HONESTLY), and others believe that she didn't. Where did this Trich come from? How did we get this if both of us have been monogamous? Could she have been misdiagnosed. Please help, our relationship is being ruined behind this!

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Hello, Anon.

Having too much sugar in ones' diet will not cause Trichomoniasis.

As is mentioned above, Trich is caused by a tiny, one-celled parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Anyone who’s sexually active can get it. It affects women more than men, and older women tend to get it more than younger ones.

best,

Helena

September 8, 2018 - 7:04am
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