Trichomoniasis (caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, a parasite)
SIGNS
AND SYMPTOMS
• Some women have no symptoms
• Usually begin 5-28 days after exposure
• Itching, burning or pain in vagina
• Frothy,
yellow-green discharge with foul odour
• Most men have no symptoms
• Mild discharge from penis
• Pain
after urination or ejaculation
Trichomoniasis can be spread:
• Between men and women through penis-to vagina
intercourse
• Between women through vulva-to-vulva
intercourse
If trichomoniasis is left untreated:
• Infections can be spread to sex partners
• Uncomfortable symptoms will continue
• In pregnant women, can cause premature
delivery and low birth weight
• It can make it easier to transmit or acquire HIV
during sex
• Avoiding vaginal, oral or anal sex is the best
way to prevent STDs.
• Latex condoms, when used consistently and
correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of
trichomoniasis.
• Always use latex condoms during vaginal sex.
• Use a latex barrier (dental dam or condom cut in
half) for oral sex on a vagina or anus.
• Limit the number of sex partners.
• Notify sex partners immediately if infected.
• Infected sex partners should be treated to
prevent
re-infection.
• Get a test from a medical provider if infection is suspected.
• Trichomoniasis can be cured using medication
prescribed by medical provider.
• Partners should be treated at same time.
NOTE: A person can be re-infected after treatment of trichomoniasis.
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