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So, so long ago and I've been worried
Many years ago, and I mean many years ago probably in the late 70's I had trichomonas and was treated for it, as well as my husband was treated. My question is, how long can a person harbor trichomonas in their body before being found that they have it. I always had a pap test and two children before I was told I had it. Yet my husband is demanding in standing his ground that he never had another sexual partner. I had, but not for many years before the children. Possibly 7 years. Could I have had trich and it never show up for years, even having kids? Could I have been holding onto this trich, not aware for 7 years or so, then it show up? Please tell me. It's been killing me.
I know what you're talking about. Then it goes a lot further than just the worrying about the disease. It makes you feel helpless about your security and trying to believe the person you love. Actually, that's the part that *****. You've been helpful with calming me a little today, and I thank you. You sound like a great person.
I only play one on medhelp...ha ha.
I was in a situation where I was scared of a STD, I found this site and found someone who helped me a great deal. But before finding this site I was on the internet reading and reading and found so much conflicting info it had me scared 1 day and calm the next day depending on what I read.
It is tough for the medical community to say yes or no on many different issues because not enough reseach has been done. But like you have seen so many different women say that they must have gotten it from this or that and not sex, there has to be a possibility. It is probably rare but that does not mean it does not or did not happen to people.
People get struck by lighting...very rare but possible. People die in plane crashes...very very rare but possible.
Now other STD's the medical community know for a fact that you can not get them unless you have sex, (gonorrhea, chlymida etc...) but research and $ has been put into them. So I don't want to bash the medical community because they do amazing work.
I was in a situation where I was scared of a STD, I found this site and found someone who helped me a great deal. But before finding this site I was on the internet reading and reading and found so much conflicting info it had me scared 1 day and calm the next day depending on what I read.
It is tough for the medical community to say yes or no on many different issues because not enough reseach has been done. But like you have seen so many different women say that they must have gotten it from this or that and not sex, there has to be a possibility. It is probably rare but that does not mean it does not or did not happen to people.
People get struck by lighting...very rare but possible. People die in plane crashes...very very rare but possible.
Now other STD's the medical community know for a fact that you can not get them unless you have sex, (gonorrhea, chlymida etc...) but research and $ has been put into them. So I don't want to bash the medical community because they do amazing work.
Are you sure you're not a psycologist? You're right with researching it so much. The medical community is in denial, about admitting it's possible to get it from "somewhere" else. I've read women's responses who seem so honest about themselves, after all it's all under wraps, and can't even understand how they got it. I feel for them too. Anyway, you're a kind person, thank you. Thank you for the reassurances, and conversation. sincerely!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think you will find any medical info on it being transfered via hot tub or enviromantal surfaces, but too many women have come on here and said they never had sex outside of marriage and know that husband did not cheat.
The Dr's on this site said it is rare to get it from enviromental surface but did not rule out the possibility.
It is one of those things that if you keep looking for info you will find more info that is going to be false and going to make you think and wory about things more. I suggest dropping the whole matter and not think about it again. Because you either had it for 7 years, got it from a hot tub or a towel or your husband cheated on you 30 years ago. And the key to everything is 30 years ago. Not worth your time.
The Dr's on this site said it is rare to get it from enviromental surface but did not rule out the possibility.
It is one of those things that if you keep looking for info you will find more info that is going to be false and going to make you think and wory about things more. I suggest dropping the whole matter and not think about it again. Because you either had it for 7 years, got it from a hot tub or a towel or your husband cheated on you 30 years ago. And the key to everything is 30 years ago. Not worth your time.
Is it really possible to get it from a hot tub or something else? I've tried to find medical information that would tell me something that there are other possibilities. It all sounds repetative, that it has to be transmitted through intercourse. The doctor never told me at the time that it was a std, just "you have an infection that can go back and forth between you and your husband, take this prescription." It wasn't until later when someone said it was a std, that I worried.
Not trying to sound mean or rude, but if this still gets to you 33 years later it might be time to see a therapist to help you get over it.
Vance2335, you're at least making me feel a little better with your support. I've been worried about this for almost 33 years. I know to a man, that sounds stupid, but that's the way I am. I just can't let it go.
7 years I don't know, but i do know you can have it for a while. Also a lot of women say that they never had sex in a long time but got it. So it might be possible to get it from enviromental surfaces like a towel at a gym or maybe a hot tub.
I guess because I'm the type of person that it kills me inside. I guess the bottom line is, I'd feel better if it was because of me 7 years prior, than think it was my husband after having the children.
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