Trichomonas

• In women: Vaginal discharge that is often yellow-green, frothy, and having an unpleasant smell
• Genital redness, burning, and itching
• Pain during urination and sexual intercourse
• In men: Slight discharge from the penis
• Burning after urination or ejaculation
• Irritation inside the penis
• It is common for men and women to have no symptoms

Testing for Trichomonas is recommended if you develop symptoms or if your sexual partner has been diagnosed with it. The best time to get tested is at least a week after potential exposure to ensure accurate results. Because many people don’t show symptoms, routine screenings are important, especially for sexually active women.

Trichomoniasis is typically treated with a single dose of an oral antibiotic, usually either metronidazole or tinidazole. These antibiotics are effective and can quickly clear the infection. It’s important for sexual partners to be treated simultaneously to prevent reinfection. Abstinence from sexual activity until completion of the treatment and symptoms resolve is recommended.