Sexual Conditions Health Center

Up to 50% of women and men infected with trichomoniasis (trich) do not have symptoms.³ If symptoms develop, they usually appear within 1 week of being infected. But symptoms can develop months later.

In women

Symptoms may be worse during pregnancy or right before or after a menstrual period. If symptoms develop, they may include:

• Large amounts of pale yellow or gray-green, sometimes foamy discharge from the vagina.
• Vaginal itching or irritation.
• Abnormal musty or fishy odor.
• Pain with sexual intercourse even if you use a lubricant such as K-Y Jelly or Astroglide.
• Patchy red areas on the genitals or on the cervix (strawberry cervix).
• Painful urination (dysuria) or frequent urination.
• Discomfort in the lower abdomen. This is not a common symptom of trich and may mean another problem is present.

In men

Men rarely have symptoms but still need treatment. If symptoms are present, they may include:

• Abnormal discharge from the penis.
• A burning feeling after urination.
• Irritation and redness of the tip of the penis.

Trich can have symptoms similar to those of other sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea or chlamydia.