Impact:
Untreated trichomoniasis can lead to various complications, including:
Increased Risk of HIV: Trichomoniasis may increase susceptibility to HIV infection and may also increase the risk of transmitting HIV to sexual partners.
Pregnancy Complications: Pregnant women with untreated trichomoniasis may be at higher risk of preterm birth or delivering low birth weight babies.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): In women, untreated trichomoniasis can lead to PID, a serious infection of the reproductive organs that can cause infertility or chronic pelvic pain.
Increased Transmission: Individuals with untreated trichomoniasis can unknowingly transmit the infection to their sexual partners, contributing to its spread within the community.