What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis?

Discharge may be thinner or more noticeable than usual and can have an unusual smell or colour. The genital skin may look red or feel irritated. Symptoms can overlap with thrush, bacterial changes, urinary conditions, or other sexually transmitted infections, so they do not identify the cause alone.

Testing is the way to confirm trichomoniasis. A clinician may ask about symptoms and sexual contact, examine you, and collect a sample. You can have the infection without visible changes, which is why a symptom-free partner may still need advice.

Book an assessment if symptoms are new, persistent, or affecting daily life. Avoid vaginal douches and fragranced products. Pause sexual contact or use condoms while waiting for advice, and do not use someone else's medicine.

When trichomoniasis is confirmed, take the prescribed treatment as directed and follow guidance about partner assessment and sexual contact. Information about Antibiotic Treatment for Pelvic Infection may help you understand why treatment should be taken exactly as prescribed.

Seek prompt care for pelvic or lower-abdominal pain, fever, vomiting, unusual bleeding, pain in pregnancy, or symptoms that return after treatment. Get urgent help if pain is severe, you faint, or you feel acutely unwell.

Ask which test is being used, whether other sexually transmitted infections should be checked, whether partners need treatment, how to manage irritation, and when follow-up or repeat testing is appropriate.