The following symptoms and complaints may indicate a trichomonad infection:
Symptoms in women
- Acute vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vagina and external genitals) – with foamy fluorine (discharge) that is whitish to yellow-greenish and may smell foul
- Burning pain and pruritus (itching) in the vulvovaginal area.
- Dyspareunia – pain during sexual intercourse.
- Dysuria – pain during urination
- Pollakisuria – urge to urinate frequently without increased urination.
The intensity of the condition varies during the female menstrual cycle and is most severe just before menstruation.
Symptoms in men
- Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).
- Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis)
- Prostatitis (prostatitis)
The man rarely has complaints!
