Trichomonas infection

It infects the genitals and may also lead to infection in the:

vagina urethra (the passage carrying urine from the bladder) prostate gland


vagina urethra (the passage carrying urine from the bladder) prostate gland


having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex (sex without a condom) sharing sex toys that aren’t washed or covered with a new condom each time they’re used

Symptoms

Almost half of all people with trichomonas infection will have no symptoms.

If you do develop symptoms you may experience:

a yellow or green discharge from the vagina or penis, which can sometimes have an unpleasant, ‘fishy’ smell genital itching and soreness which can lead to infections of the urethra (the passage that carries pee from the bladder) and infection of the prostate gland pain or a burning sensation when peeing

Some women may also experience pain or discomfort during sex.