Conditions
Trichomoniasis
Like all sexually transmitted infections, trichomoniasis is relatively common and is usually spread by having unprotected sex. It affects both men and women, with symptoms tending to appear 5 to 28 days after exposure to the infection. However, men very rarely present any symptoms when they are infected, and approximately 50% of women present no symptoms at all. But if symptoms do appear, then women can look forward to soreness, inflammation and itching around the vagina; a fishy-smelling discharge that may appear thicker, thinner, frothy or yellow or green in colour; pain or discomfort when passing urine; discomfort during sexual intercourse; and pain in the lower abdomen. Men can also experience pain after urination and ejaculation; thin white discharge from the penis; and similar discomfort during sexual intercourse. Trichomoniasis is usually treated quickly and easily with an antibiotic that, if taken correctly, is at least 95% effective. But let’s be honest, it’s probably easier to just wear a condom.
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I have a thin watery discharge,pale in colour,sometimes blood stained,I have no pain or itching but it does smell fishy,I have used treatment for vaginal bacteriosis which does work but it often appears again after staying with my partner and having sex,we don't use condoms and have both had quite a few partners previous though we are now in a longterm relationship,what is your advice
Hi, I'm 16 and I've been with my boyfriend for over a year now. I keep getting a small discharge from my vagina which is liquidish but when I get closer to my period, it thickens into almost a mucus. Its a normal white colour, is the same consistency, doesn't smell and causes no irritation in or around my vagina. I've had no previous STI's and was checked out last year and my boyfriend was a virgin before me. I'm not sure if its an STI and my GP said that its a natural occurrence but it really bothers me and I find it highly embarrassing. I was wondering if you could give me advice on it?
Hi im 16, i am sexualy active and have sex about once a week with my partner without protection as i am on the pill, recently i have missed my period for about 3 weeks and now during sex i get really wet, why is this? I havn't got a rash, odd colour or fishy smelling discharge. Can anyone help?
i am 16 and i have recentley lost my virginity, my partner was a virgin as well so we both lost our virginity together. we first had a tester of sex without a condom but we actually had sex with a condom properly not long ago and i have noticed that my vagina is releasing a white thick subtance it doesnt smell "fishy" but my vagina burns slightly and itches, is it an sti or something else ?
Thrush
i am 18 and i have sexual intercourse quite alot. me and my partner dont use protection and lately have been trying for a baby. we have had sex from my period ended and everyday for about 2 weeks. im not sure i am pregnant yet but i have started to get a greeny discharge and it sort of smells, whats this mean? is this maybe a sign i could be pregnant? please email me back, i have researched but nothing seems to help
Hi i am nearly 18, i have had greeny yellowish runny discharge. i dont think it is normal? it has a odor but not strong.
i have a creamy sometimes like snot that comes out of my vagina everyday and always leaves a stain. Does anyone know what this might be there is no pain or itching just this stuff that comes out ?
I have been in a relationship for just over four years and have some of these symptoms ( yellow/green discharge sometimes also thick sometimes has an oudour but not fishy ) I have also been experiencing pain whilst having sex but for quite a while ( about a year). I have had previous partners but my partner has not. We have both been checked for sti's during our relationship and they were clear. I have been for a scan in my bladder to see if there was a problem there and it was clear and was treated for thrush by doctor just incase but nothing has improved. Anything would be help! Thanks
Could be bacterial vaginosis, google it. Sounds pretty similar to the symptoms I had. Pretty common in women and alot don't know they even have it! Hope this helps :)
hey, i am 15 and recently became sexually active. However my vagina has become very itchy and when i itch it becomes a burning sensation leaving a sore red rash. My discharge looks very similar to the picture for Trichomoniasis, its so irritating and its becoming uncomfortable to even wipe after urinating, im always worried becasue i dont want to smell of fish, i have also recoverd from a recent urine infection, what do i do apart from going to the doctor :( would be grateful if someone helped thanks!
hi am 18 i have had sexual intercourse, i have been getting a white or yellow colored discharge for quite a while very itchy and swollen of the flaps, and have like a rash or maybe sots on either side of the opening at the back, not sure on what it is can you help??
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