• Signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis
• Tests for trichomoniasis
• Treatment for trichomoniasis
• Pregnancy and trichomoniasis

Signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis
While trichomoniasis affects both women and men, symptoms are more common in women. Most men with trichomoniasis do not have any signs or symptoms. However, some men may have a temporary irritation inside the penis, mild discharge, or notice a slight burning after peeing (urinating) or ejaculating. Some women may have signs or symptoms which include:

• discharge that is green, yellow or grey
• a bad smell
• itching in or around the vagina
• pain during sex
• pain when peeing (urinating).

• Schedule the exam when you're not having your monthly period.
• Don't douche 24 hours before your exam.
• Don't use vaginal sprays 24 hours before your exam.
• If you have sex less than 24 hours before the exam, use condoms.

A wet mount may be done to determine whether a woman has trichomoniasis. A sample of discharge is put on a slide with saline solution and looked at under a microscope. This can be done in the health care provider's office. The health care provider may examine the pH level of vaginal discharge, since an abnormal pH may be a sign of trichomoniasis.



Treatment for trichomoniasis

• Curable with antibiotics
• Metronidazole (Flagyl)
• Use all the medicine prescribed, even if your symptoms go away
• Sex partners must also be treated, or you will get trich again
• Do not have sex until all partners have finished the medication