This article focuses on Trichomoniasis and it is meant to provide useful information, to educate, and give answers to some questions that you might have about this disease. What is Trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a parasitic infection that occurs in the genital area (vagina, cervix, penis, and urethra) of both men and women. It is a very common sexually transmitted disease. Statistics show that women are more likely to get infected than men. Often the infection causes no symptoms – only about a third of those who are infected experience itchiness, burning sensation, or irritation. The parasite, Trichomonas vaginalis, which causes the condition, responds well to medical treatment. In most cases vaginalTrichomoniasis is successfully treated over the course of just a few days. However, the probability of getting infected again is high. Signs and Symptoms Around seventy percent of people who contract Trichomoniasis do not experience any symptoms. This is the reason the disease is often left untreated for long periods of time, which also enables it to be transmitted to a larger number of people. When symptoms do occur they usually manifest as itchiness and irritation in the genital area and a feeling of discomfort while urinating. The most common symptoms for women include: