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Can I have trichomoniasis without symptoms? STD clinic in Seoul, Korea

The short answer

Yes. Many people with trichomoniasis, especially men, have no symptoms but can still pass it on. Women may notice itching and yellow discharge only later. If you have a new partner, a partner diagnosed with an STD, or unexplained discharge, an STD panel is the only way to know.

When trichomoniasis does cause symptoms in women, the typical ones are strong itching and yellow or green discharge. But infection can stay silent for long periods.

Consider testing if

  • You have a new or multiple partners
  • Your partner has been diagnosed with an STD
  • You are planning pregnancy (see preconception checkup)
  • You have repeated vaginal infections

Trichomonas is included in our STD panels and the Dami Basic 2 checkup.

Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center