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"Trich" is a condition caused by a protozoan — a microscopic, one-cell animal. It is a common cause of vaginal infection. More than seven million Americans are infected with trichomoniasis every year.
Common symptoms — if they occur
How trichomoniasis is spread: vaginal intercourse; mutual masturbation; if fluids from one partner are passed to the genitals of the other
Diagnosis: microscopic examination of vaginal discharge
Treatment: Both partners can be successfully treated with drugs.
Protection: Condoms reduce the risk of infection with trich.
"Trich" is a condition caused by a protozoan — a microscopic, one-cell animal. It is a common cause of vaginal infection. More than seven million Americans are infected with trichomoniasis every year.
Common symptoms — if they occur
- frothy, often unpleasant-smelling discharge
- itching in and around the vagina
- blood spotting in the discharge
- swelling in the groin
- urinating more often than usual — often with pain and burning
How trichomoniasis is spread: vaginal intercourse; mutual masturbation; if fluids from one partner are passed to the genitals of the other
Diagnosis: microscopic examination of vaginal discharge
Treatment: Both partners can be successfully treated with drugs.
Protection: Condoms reduce the risk of infection with trich.
Updated 2005.
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