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Sexually transmitted disease (STD) symptoms
STIs often asymptomatic
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Asymptomatic STIs
Chlamydia symptoms
Gonorrhea symptoms
Trichomoniasis symptoms
HIV symptoms
Genital herpes symptoms
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and genital warts symptoms
Hepatitis symptoms
Syphilis symptoms
If you suspect you have an STI, see your doctor
Trichomoniasis symptoms
Trichomoniasis is a common STI caused by a microscopic, one-celled parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. This organism spreads during sexual intercourse with someone who already has the infection.
The organism usually infects the urinary tract in men, but often causes no symptoms. Trichomoniasis typically infects the vagina in women. When trichomoniasis causes symptoms, they may appear within five to 28 days of exposure and range from mild irritation to severe inflammation.
Signs and symptoms may include:
- Clear, white, greenish or yellowish vaginal discharge
- Discharge from the penis
- Strong vaginal odor
- Vaginal itching or irritation
- Itching or irritation inside the penis
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Painful urination
