The male usually does not develop symptoms, although sometimes he might notice genital itching and a fine rash on the penis. It is usually treated with the same cream as used to treat females. It is acquired during sexual intercourse with an infected partner. One to three weeks after sexual contact, females usually develop a foul smelling greenish or yellowish vaginal discharge accompanied by itching in the genital area. Pain during intercourse may also occur.
Trichomoniasis needs medical attention.
It is diagnosed with an examination, swab test and the use of a microscope. The treatment can be either oral medication or vaginal cream. All regular sexual partners should be treated at the same time. The infected male partner usually does not have symptoms but may experience a slight urethral discharge or burning on urination. For males the treatment is oral medication.