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Can trichomoniasis be cured completely? STD clinic in Seoul, Korea

The short answer

Yes. Trichomoniasis is cured with antibiotics, usually taken for about one week. It returns slightly more often than other vaginal infections, mostly through re-infection from an untreated partner. Both partners must be treated at the same time and avoid sex until treatment is complete.

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite, and the right antibiotic kills it. Cure rates are high when you finish the full course.

Preventing recurrence

  • Your partner must be tested and treated too (male testing)
  • No sex until both of you have finished treatment
  • Avoid alcohol with the antibiotic your doctor prescribes, if advised
  • Consider a retest if symptoms return

Because trichomoniasis often occurs with other STDs, your doctor may recommend a broader panel.

Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center