Trichomoniasis history and symptoms

It is critical to collect a detailed and thorough sexual history from the patient. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include number and type of sexual partners (new, casual, or regular), contraception use, and previous history of trichomoniasis or other sexually transmitted diseases. The majority of women (85%) and men (77%) with trichomoniasis are asymptomatic. One-third of asymptomatic women become symptomatic within 6 months. Common symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include vaginal discharge (which is often diffuse, malodorous, and yellow-green or gray in color), painful urination (dysuria), vulvar irritation and itching, abdominal pain, and discomfort during sexual intercourse.^[1] Symptoms of trichomoniasis in men include clear or mucopurulent urethral discharge, painful urination, and pruritus or a burning sensation following sexual intercourse.^[2]

It is critical to collect a detailed and thorough sexual history from the patient. Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include:

• Number and type of sexual partners (new, casual, or regular)
• Contraception use
• Previous history of trichomoniasis or other sexually transmitted diseases

The majority of women (85%) and men (77%) with trichomoniasis are asymptomatic. One-third of asymptomatic women become symptomatic within 6 months.^[1] Common symptoms of trichomoniasis in women include:

• Vaginal discharge (which is often diffuse, malodorous, and yellow-green or gray in color)
• Painful urination (dysuria)
• Vulvar irritation and itching
• Abdominal pain
• Discomfort during sexual intercourse

Symptoms of trichomoniasis in men include:^[2]

• Clear or mucopurulent urethral discharge
• Painful urination
• Pruritus or burning sensation following sexual intercourse

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