What is it? A parasitic infection of the genitals.
What are the symptoms? Often there are no symptoms. Women may experience symptoms such as a frothy, smelly, yellowish-green vaginal discharge, and genital area discomfort. Men's symptoms may be a discharge from the penis, slight burning after urination or ejaculation, and/or an irritation in the penis.
How do you get it? Through vaginal sex.
How do you treat it? Antibiotics can cure the infection. Both partners should abstain from sex until the infection is gone.
What are the consequences if left untreated? Increased risk for infection of other STDs, including HIV. In women, trich can cause pregnancy complications.
Get Yourself Tested Anyone who has had sex may be at risk for an STD.
Can it be prevented? There is no vaccine for trich. Using condoms every time reduces the risk of contracting STDs. If you or your partner tests positive, you should abstain from sex until the infection is gone.