STD Clinic

Trichomoniasis Testing & Treatment in Seoul, Korea

Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. It causes intense itching and yellow vaginal discharge. It is cured with about one week of antibiotics, but your sexual partner must also be tested and treated, or the infection will return.

The Clinic

Dami Women's Clinic

Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN
5F Ilex Tower, 375 Yeouidaebang-ro
Yeouido, Seoul · Saetgang Stn, Line 9

 

Hours

Mon, Wed, Thu — 9:30 to 19:00
Tue, Fri — 9:30 to 20:00
Sat — 9:30 to 15:00

Closed for lunch 13:00–14:00, the 2nd Saturday, Sundays and holidays.

 

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What is trichomoniasis?

Trichomoniasis is a parasitic sexually transmitted infection passed through direct sexual contact. It is one of the causes of vaginitis and is included in our STD testing.

Symptoms

  • Strong itching around the vagina and vulva
  • Yellow or yellow-green discharge
  • Discomfort when urinating or during sex

Some people have no symptoms and still pass it on.

Treatment

Trichomoniasis is treated with antibiotics for about one week. It recurs somewhat more often than other forms of vaginitis, mainly through re-infection. That is why the male partner must be tested and treated at the same time; we can arrange partner STD testing.

During treatment

Avoid sex until both of you finish treatment and symptoms resolve. Avoid alcohol with certain antibiotics used for this infection; your doctor will explain.

Reviewed by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), led by Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency in Korea, call 119. Medical disclaimer