women s health issues
Trichomonal Vaginitis
Symptoms of Trichomonal Vaginitis
Women with trichomonal vaginitis may have a green or yellow vaginal discharge that is sometimes frothy, profuse, or both. It may smell fishy. The genital area may itch, and the vagina may be red and tender (irritated). As a result, sexual intercourse may be painful. Urination may also be painful if the bladder becomes infected. The infection can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and, in pregnant women, 