Trichomas or trichomoniasis is also called "Trich". It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a protozoan. A protozoan is a microscopic organism. Trichomas can affect both men and women, but women usually show symptoms whereas men do not. Symptoms including severe vaginal burning, itching, pain and a green discharge. If left untreated, trichomas can make both men and women infertile. Anyone who believes they have trichomas should see a doctor immediately. It's easily treated with prescription medication. It's also easily prevented by using condoms. There's a very good article on trichomas on a website called LoveToKnow: http://herbs.lovetoknow.com/Natural_Cures_for_Trichomonas with links from the article to the CDC and Prevention magazine information on it. Trichomonas or trichomoniasis is also called "Trich". It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a protozoan. A protozoan is a microscopic organism. Trichomas can affect both men and women, but women usually show symptoms whereas men do not. Symptoms including severe vaginal burning, itching, pain and a green discharge. If left untreated, trichomas can make both men and women infertile. Anyone who believes they have trichomas should see a doctor immediately. It's easily treated with prescription medication. It's also easily prevented by using condoms. There's a very good article on trichomas on a website called LoveToKnow: http://herbs.lovetoknow.com/Natural_Cures_for_Trichomonas with links from the article to the CDC and Prevention magazine information on it.