Trichomoniasis and Stinky Urine
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that causes smelly urine, among other symptoms.
Trichomoniasis is an infection caused by a protozoan parasite (Trichomonas vaginalis). The parasite kills its hosts’ cells for food. Most of the time, this infection takes hold in the vagina or urethra. It can then start causing stinky urine as one of its symptoms.
Symptoms usually begin from 5 to 28 days after contracting trichomoniasis, if they occur at all.
Trichomoniasis Symptoms in Women
Although trichomoniasis can infect both men and women, women are more likely to have symptoms from it. These may include:
· Foul smelling urine
· Pain/discomfort during sex
· Painful or uncomfortable urination
· Itching, burning and inflammation in the cervix, vagina or urethra
· Vaginal discharge- usually yellow-green in color, frothy and fishy-smelling
· Occasionally, this STD may cause pain in the lower abdomen
Trichomoniasis Symptoms in Men
Some men who become infected with trichomoniasis show no symptoms. However, when symptoms do appear, they may include:
· Discharge from the penis
· Irritation in the penis
· Irritation/burning after ejaculating
· Irritation/burning after urinating
· Stinky urine
Keep in mind that even if symptoms go away, this does not necessarily mean the trichomoniasis has gone away.
Complications from Trichomoniasis
Regardless of your gender, you should not skip treatment for trichomoniasis or any other STD. Doing so increases your risk of certain health problems later. For the STD trichomoniasis, these include:
· Premature birth
· Low birth weight
· Increased risk of cervical cancer or prostate cancer
· Increased risk of transmitting HIV
To protect yourself against trichomoniasis and other STD’s, always practice safe sex.