Symptoms
Up to 50% of women and men infected with
trichomoniasis (trich) do not have symptoms.3 If symptoms develop, they usually appear within 1 week of
being infected. But symptoms can develop months later.
In women
Symptoms may be worse during pregnancy
or right before or after a menstrual period. If symptoms develop, they may
include:
- Large amounts of pale yellow or gray-green, sometimes foamy
discharge from the vagina.
- Vaginal itching or irritation.
- Abnormal musty or fishy odor.
- Pain with sexual intercourse even if you use a lubricant such
as K-Y Jelly or Astroglide.
- Patchy red areas on the genitals or on the cervix (strawberry
cervix).
- Painful urination (dysuria) or frequent urination.
- Discomfort in the lower abdomen. This is not a common symptom
of trich and may mean another problem is present.
In men
Men rarely have symptoms but still need
treatment. If symptoms are present, they may include:
- Abnormal discharge from the penis.
- A burning feeling after urination.
- Irritation and redness of the tip of the penis.
Trich can have symptoms similar to those of other
sexually transmitted diseases such as
gonorrhea or
chlamydia.