Long-term consequences
The prognosis of a trichomonas infection is usually very good. In most cases, antibiotic treatment is successful, but only in rare cases are the control examinations still positive, so that the therapy must be carried out over a longer period of time. However, there is no immunity after an infection, i.e. one can get infected again several times.
Complications of a trichomonas infection are, although rare, an ascending infection into the upper genitals. An inflammation occurring there can lead to adhesions in the area of the fallopian tubes and thus to infertility. Trichomoniasis can also promote infection with other bacteria or fungi.
During pregnancy, an infection can be transmitted to the newborn and can have serious consequences. In men, the infection can spread to surrounding organs and lead to inflammation of the prostate or epididymis, for example. However, the risk of chronic infection or infertility is very rare and usually only occurs if no treatment is given for many years.
