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Warning-sign checks

Trichomoniasis: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Go to emergency care for sudden severe testicular pain, severe pelvic or abdominal pain with fainting, or heavy vaginal bleeding.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Contact a healthcare professional promptly if you are pregnant and have symptoms or have been exposed to trichomoniasis.

    Treatment options can be discussed safely during pregnancy.

    Seek urgent medical assessment for fever with worsening lower abdominal or pelvic pain, painful swelling of a testicle, vomiting with pelvic pain, or feeling significantly unwell.

    These are not typical signs of uncomplicated trichomoniasis and may point to another condition needing prompt treatment.

    These symptoms can have causes unrelated to trichomoniasis and should not wait for a routine appointment.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Arrange a routine sexual health or primary care appointment if you have unusual genital discharge, genital itching or soreness, pain when urinating, pain during sex, or a partner who has been diagnosed with trichomoniasis.

    You should also seek follow-up if symptoms do not improve after treatment or return later.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Trichomoniasis. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.