Trichomoniasis Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Trichomoniasis may cause no symptoms, especially in men. Symptoms may include:

In Women:

A foul-smelling, greenish-yellow discharge from the vagina (often in large amounts)
Irritation, itching, and/or soreness in the vulva, perineum, and (less often) the thighs
In severe cases, inflammation of the vulva and perineum
Red spots on the vaginal walls and surface of the cervix
Pregnant women who are infected with trichomoniasis may have premature or low-birth weight babies

Vagina

In Men:

Discharge from the penis (usually in the morning)
Itching and/or irritation in the urethra and (less often) the thighs
Pain or discomfort when urinating
Burning sensation after ejaculation
Men may have no symptoms, or symptoms may disappear after several weeks; however, even without symptoms, an infected man may continue to infect his sexual partners

Urethra

Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical exam. This may include the following:

In Women:

Exam of vaginal walls and cervix
Microscopic exam of vaginal fluid or discharge
Pap smear test may indicate Trichomonas , but it is not deliberately used to diagnosis the infection

In Men:

Microscopic exam of urethral discharge (collected prior to first void in the morning)
Urine test

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