Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite. In women,

trichomoniasis can cause a foul-smelling vaginal discharge, genital itching and painful urination.
Men who have trichomoniasis typically have no symptoms. Pregnant women who have
trichomoniasis might be at higher risk of delivering their babies prematurely.

SYMPTOMS
Many women and most men with trichomoniasis have no symptoms,
at least not at first. Trichomoniasis signs and symptoms for women
include:
An often foul-smelling vaginal discharge — which might be
white, gray, yellow or green
Genital redness, burning and itching
Pain with urination or sexual intercourse
Causes
Trichomoniasis is caused by a one-celled protozoan, a type of tiny
parasite that travels between people during sexual intercourse. The
incubation period between exposure and infection is unknown, but it's
thought to range from four to 28 days.
Risk factors
Multiple sexual partners
A history of other sexually transmitted infections
A previous episode of trichomoniasis
Sex without a condom

Complications of Chlamydia
PREGNANT WOMEN WHO HAVE TRICHOMONIASIS MIGHT:
DELIVER PREMATURELY
HAVE A BABY WITH A LOW BIRTH WEIGHT
TRANSMIT THE INFECTION TO THE BABY AS HE OR SHE
PASSES THROUGH THE BIRTH CANAL
HAVING TRICHOMONIASIS ALSO APPEARS TO MAKE IT EASIER
FOR WOMEN TO BECOME INFECTED WITH HIV, THE VIRUS
THAT CAUSES AIDS.

PREVENTION
As with other sexually transmitted infections, the only way to prevent
trichomoniasis is to abstain from sex. To lower your risk, use condoms
correctly every time you have sex.