The Art and Science of Diagnosing Trichomoniasis

The Art and Science of Diagnosing Trichomoniasis

Author: American Sexual Health Association May 17, 2022 Duration: 23:34
With roughly two million cases in the U.S., trichomoniasis ("trich") is the most common STI you've never heard of. Most cases don't have obvious symptoms but undetected trich can make it more like to contract or transmit other STIs (like HIV) and the infection is linked to pre-term delivery and low-birth weight babies. Today we chat with Dr. Bobbie Van Der Pol, a professor in the schools of medicine and public health with the University of Alabama, Birmingham where she's a scientist with the UAB Center for Women's Reproductive Health. Dr. Van Der Pol is also president of the International Society for STD Research. Resources: ASHA's Trichomoniasis Information Page: https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/trichomoniasis/ Ten Questions to Ask Your Provider about Sexual Health: https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/your-healthcare-provider/

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