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Pregnancy complications
- Pregnancy complications may need special medical care.
- Common problems include anemia, diabetes and bleeding.
- Ask your provider about the signs of serious complications.
Trichomoniasis
What you need to know
Trichomoniasis (also called "tric") is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by a parasite. Some women who have trichomoniasis have these symptoms:
Trichomoniasis (also called "tric") is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by a parasite. Some women who have trichomoniasis have these symptoms:
- A frothy, yellow-green discharge from the vagina with a strong odor
- Itching and irritation in the genital area
- Discomfort when they urinate or have sex
More than 7 million women and men in the United States are infected with trichomoniasis each year.
Health care providers diagnose trichomoniasis with a physical exam and a lab test.
Trichomoniasis can usually be cured with one dose of an antibiotic called metronidazole (Flagyl).
What you can do
Tell your health care provider if you have:
- A frothy, yellow-green discharge from the vagina with a strong odor
- Itching and irritation in the genital area
- Discomfort when they urinate or have sex
If your provider gives you antibiotics, be sure to take them as directed.
Be sure your partner gets tested.
While you're pregnant, you can avoid trichomoniasis by not having sex. If you do have sex:
- Have sex with only one partner who is only having sex with you, has been tested for trichomoniasis, and is uninfected.
- Use a latex condom.
For more information
- CDC information line
(800) 232-4636
In English and Spanish
TTY for the deaf and hard of hearing (888) 232-6348 - http://www.ashastd.org/merican Social Health Association
