Trichomoniasis

It is advisable to seek care when genital discomfort appears, such as discharge different from usual, burning, or itching, since it may correspond to trichomoniasis. It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a microscopic parasite that affects the genital and urinary tract.

Common symptoms: Discharge with a different odor or color, irritation, burning when urinating, or discomfort during intercourse; in some people it may occur without obvious symptoms.

Why it matters to treat it? Because it is a sexually transmitted infection, a timely evaluation helps protect both one's own health and that of the partner.

Which specialist treats it? The gynecologist, the urologist, and the infectious disease specialist are the professionals who evaluate this type of infection. In the case of genital symptoms that do not go away, the advisable thing is to seek an evaluation.