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Trichomoniasis symptoms in women include itching in the genital region, painful urination, and a foul smell from the vagina. In men, the symptoms usually do not show but if symptoms do occur then the male will experience pain during peeing or ejaculation, thin, white discharge from the penis, soreness, swelling, or redness to the penis as well. If pregnant with Trichomoniasis it can cause low birth weight for the baby, preterm delivery, and premature rupture of the membrane. Newborns getting Trichomoniasis is rare and if so, the baby affected by the parasite will not need treatment if no symptoms are not shown because their infection will resolve on its own. Long-term effects of Trichomoniasis can include in women pelvic inflammatory disease, premature birth, chronic UTIs, low birth-weight baby, etc. If left untreated serious health issues can arise but symptoms can come and go. The most common treatment for Trichomoniasis is to take one megadose of metronidazole(Flagyl) or tinidazole(Tindamax). Typically the antibodies are taken five to seven days, twice a day if not given in a mega dose.