Symptoms of Trichomoniasis in Women

Trichomoniasis is caused by a parasite passed mainly through sexual contact. Symptoms can include a thin or frothy discharge with an unusual smell, soreness, redness, vaginal itching, burning when passing urine, pelvic discomfort, or pain during sex. Some people have no noticeable symptoms, so feeling well does not rule it out after a possible exposure.

These features overlap with other vaginal infections, irritation, and sexually transmitted infections. A clinician may collect a vaginal sample or use another test. Avoid assuming that discharge or itching identifies one infection without testing.

Arrange a sexual-health or gynaecology appointment for testing, especially after sex without a barrier, a new partner, or a partner's diagnosis. Avoid sex until you have received advice and completed treatment as directed. Partners may need assessment and treatment to prevent passing the infection back and forth. Do not use leftover antibiotics or vaginal products to self-treat.

Seek prompt medical care for pelvic pain, fever, sores, bleeding after sex, pregnancy with symptoms, or worsening discomfort. Urgent help is appropriate for severe pelvic pain, faintness, heavy bleeding, or feeling acutely unwell. Ask about testing for other sexually transmitted infections and how to protect partners while results are pending.

Ask which test is recommended, when results will be ready, whether partners should attend, when sex can safely resume, and whether retesting is needed. Antibiotic Treatment for Pelvic Infection may be relevant to treatment discussions, but use only the medicine prescribed for your diagnosis.