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What to do
Get Tested!
Swabs are taken from the urethra (pee tube) or vagina and men may have an external examination of their testicles and scrotum.
TV is treated with a simple course of antibiotics.
You should not have penetrative sex (where the penis enters the vagina or
anus) until you have returned to the clinic and been given the all-clear by
the doctor or nurse.
Signs and Symptoms
What to look out for
Women:
- A green frothy vaginal discharge.
- Genital soreness.
- Pain when peeing.
- Pain during sex.
Men:
- A green discharge from their penis.
- Pain when peeing.
Long term Effects
Complications associated with TV are rare. If a woman is infected when she gives birth, she may pass it on to the baby if it is a girl.
Once born, the baby can be easily treated with antibiotics.
Trichomonas vaginalis
Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) can infect both men and women although many people who are infected have no symptoms.
Getting it
You can get TV in the following ways:
- Unprotected vaginal sex.
- Through sharing sex toys.
You should always wash sex toys and use a condom.
