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Trichomoniasis
"Trich"
Trichomoniasis, commonly referred to as "trich," is an infection caused by a protozoan—a microscopic, one cell animal called a trichomona. Trich is spread primarily through sexual contact and causes vaginal infections in women and urethral infections in men. More than eight million Americans are infected with trich every year.
Common Symptoms
Often, trich has no symptoms. Most people are not aware that they have the infection—especially men—but common symptoms include:
- Frothy, often unpleasant-smelling discharge
- Blood spotting in the discharge
- Itching in and around the vagina in women or discharge from the urethra in men
- The urge to urinate frequently, often with pain and burning
- Swelling in the groin
Testing and Treatment
Testing and treatment for trichomoniasis is available at all PPIN health center locations.
- Testing: Trich can be diagnosed by taking a sample of vaginal discharge and looking at it underneath a microscope.
- Treatment: All partners can be successfully treated with medication.
Reduce your risk: Practice safer sex!
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Syphilis
