What are the signs and symptoms of trichomoniasis?
Symptoms of trichomoniasis, if they happen, usually appear within 5 to 28 days after you caught the infection. Young children and teenagers may get trichomoniasis, and it may be a sign of sexual abuse. Tell a caregiver immediately if you suspect sexual abuse. Adult women are more likely to have symptoms than men are. • In men: You may feel irritation, burning, or pain in your penis during or after urinating or ejaculating (releasing semen). You may have an unusual discharge or drainage from your penis. Many men do not see or feel any signs or symptoms of trichomoniasis infection. You are still able to spread the infection to your partner, even if you have no symptoms. • In women: You may notice a discharge from your vagina that is bad smelling, frothy (bubbly), or yellow or green in color. Your vagina may itch, look red, or hurt. You may have pain when you urinate, and feel like you need to urinate often. You may also have lower stomach pain, or pain during sex. How is trichomoniasis d
