What should you know about trich sti?

Trichomoniasis passes through sexual contact and can be present without symptoms. When symptoms appear, vaginal discharge may change in colour, amount, or smell; itching, irritation, burning with urination, or pain during sex can also occur. A partner can carry the infection without knowing it.

Symptoms do not show exactly when transmission happened. A clinician uses testing to distinguish trichomoniasis from other causes of discharge or irritation and can discuss testing for other sexually transmitted infections.

Arrange testing if you have symptoms, have had a partner diagnosed, or are concerned after sexual contact. Tell recent partners so they can seek assessment. Avoid sex until treatment guidance is complete for everyone involved, and use barriers consistently afterwards to reduce exposure risk.

Finish prescribed treatment even if symptoms settle. Do not use someone else’s medicine. For related symptom information, see [Vaginal Discharge](/symptoms/vaginal-discharge/) or [Vaginal Itching](/symptoms/vaginal-itching/).

Contact a clinician promptly for pelvic pain, fever, vomiting, pain when urinating, bleeding after sex, or symptoms during pregnancy. Seek urgent help for severe lower-abdominal pain, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a rapidly worsening illness.

Ask which test is suitable, whether partners need treatment, when you can resume sex, whether other STI tests are recommended, and what to do if symptoms persist or return.