Do I Have Trichomoniasis (Trich)?

If you are a woman, do you have white, gray, yellow or green vaginal discharge or clear vaginal discharge increased in volume?

If you are a woman, do you often have a foul-smelling vaginal discharge (“fishy smell”)?

If you are a woman, do you have blood in your vaginal discharge?

If you are a woman, do you have itching and irritation in and around your vagina?

If you are a woman, do you have pain during sex?

If you are a man, do you have discharge from your penis?

If you are a man, do you have itching and irritation inside your penis?

If you are a man, do you have pain or burning after ejaculation?

Do you have redness around your genitals?

Do you have pain or burning with urination?

Do you have frequent urination?

Do you have multiple sexual partners or a new sexual partner?

Do you often practice unprotected sex?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis is an STD caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. The parasite spread through sexual intercourse with an infected person. Trichomoniasis affects about 3.7 million people in the US and it is more common in women than in men. Also, older women are more likely to have trichomoniasis compared to younger ones. Trichomoniasis infects the urinary tract in men and the vagina in women. The parasite usually does not infect other body parts like the hands, mouth, or anus. Some people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms, but they can still transmit the infection.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis or “trich” is a parasitic infection caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is the most common curable STD in the US. Symptoms of trichomoniasis usually appear within 5 to 28 days of exposure, and they can range from mild to severe. People with trichomoniasis have increased risk of getting another STD. Infected pregnant women are at risk of premature birth and newborn babies have a low birth weight. A diagnosis of trichomoniasis is based on a physical examination and laboratory tests. Treatment includes medications.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have trichomoniasis. Trichomoniasis, also known as “trich”