trich/yeast infection question

[arfman]

I had unprotected vaginal intercourse 2x with a co-worker about 15 years ago. For about the past year or so, my wife seems to be contacting many yeast infections (she is about 50 years of age). 2 weeks ago she went to her gyn who did some sort of test to indicate it was in fact a yeast infection and was treated accordingly. It has returned.  Last year I had a bout with prostatitis. The symptoms have cleared and generally have not returned.

Do you think there is any way I could have contracted trichomonas 15 years ago and the symptoms are just surfacing now? Thank you for your reply.

[2terrified]

A licensed, trained gynecologist would know what to look for (color of discharge, and the classic "swimming" protozoa) of trich.  In cases where they do not move, yes a lab test is needed to detect it.

In this particular person's case, after 15 years, something would have been noticed either by symptoms or at some point during one of the lady's many exams.

[grapedutchezz]

I can tell you right now that I went to the clinic and had a rapid HIV test (neg), pap smear along with a swab that could give you some results right then and there under a microscope (neg). I was told I was clean nothing to worry about and jus to wait for the cultures to confirm what I was told in the office. Approx one week later I was called and told I had "trich". So from experience wait the full week for the absolute results.

[arfman]

Thanks much for your woman's perspective. I have no clue how those tests work or what they do or don't look for. Thanks again.

[2terrified]

A woman's perspective.  When the test for yeast, they take a sample of vaginal fluid, and check it under a microscope.  This is called a swab test.  At this time, they would notice any cervical trauma, or discolored discharge.  Based on that, they would let her know if they think she may have anything else other than a yeast infection.  Yeast infections are distinct from other infections.  Also, in this wet mount, a trained person could detect bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas in women.  So, I'm pretty sure if there was anything, her gynecologist would have mentioned it.

[arfman]

Thanks Vance.  When a gyn does a test for yeast, would anything else show up or just the yeast infection? Maybe my wife's been unfaithful more recently and that could cause something.

[Vance2335]

Anything that happened 15 years ago has nothing to do with anything now.