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A member asked:
Does trichomoniasis affect men and women differently?
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Yes: In men it may be asymptomatic or case a slight irritation of the urethra. In women is usually causes a malodorous vaginal discharge.
Answered 10/31/2018
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Yes: Men usually have no symptoms as do many women. Some women have itching, odor or discharge.
Answered 10/31/2018
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Trichomoniasis: may be silent in 70% of infected people. Symptoms may occur within 5 to 28 days or much longer out. Symptoms may be intermittent. Men may experience penile discharge, burning w urination & /or ejaculation as well as itching internal to the penis. Woman may have green/yellow/white or clear discharge & redness, itching, burning of tissues. Pain may occur w urination or w sex.
Answered 10/30/2018
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