Trichomoniasis Complications: Risks & Long-Term Effects

Complications of trichomoniasis can include:

- Chronic pelvic pain: Trichomoniasis can cause inflammation and scarring of the reproductive organs, leading to chronic pelvic pain.

- Infertility: Trichomoniasis can damage the fallopian tubes, making it difficult or impossible for a woman to get pregnant.

- Pregnancy complications: Trichomoniasis can increase the risk of premature birth, low birth weight, and other pregnancy complications.

- Increased risk of HIV transmission: Trichomoniasis can make it easier for HIV to enter the body, increasing the risk of HIV transmission.

- Increased risk of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs): Trichomoniasis can make it easier for other STIs to be transmitted, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and herpes simplex virus.