Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis (TV) is caused by a tiny parasite.  It is usually sexually transmitted but it can also be transmitted by sharing sex toys.

Symptoms

Around half of people with trichomonas infection won’t have any symptoms.

People with a vagina may notice a discharge with itch and soreness in the vagina.

People with a penis may have burning when passing urine and a discharge.

Testing

If you have symptoms, or are worried, you can: 

Treatment

Trichomoniasis is treated with antibiotics.

Prevention

You can prevent TV and other STIs by:

  • using You can request free condoms at our clinics.

More information

Visit NHS Choices - Trichomoniasis.

tv_pil_print_a4_04.pdf (bashhguidelines.org)