trichomoniasis - Symptoms, Complications

Infestation of the mucous membrane of the vagina with a flagellated protozoan. It causes irritation and vaginal discharge, and may be passed to the male urethra during sexual contact.

Trichomoniasis, sometimes referred to as "trich" or the ping pong disease, is a common sexually transmitted disease that affects 2 to 3 million Americans yearly.

Symptoms

Trichomoniasis, like many other sexually transmitted diseases, often occurs without any symptoms. The symptoms in men, if present, include a thin, whitish discharge from the penis and painful or difficult urination.'

Complications

Research has shown a link between trichomoniasis and two serious sequelæ.