Maryann Muganda

Trichomoniasis is a common but often symptomless STI that can be cured with early diagnosis and treatment. [iStockphoto] For many women, an unusual vaginal discharge or a persistent fishy smell is often mistaken for a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. Others choose to self-medicate, hoping the symptoms will disappear on their own. Yet behind these common complaints could be one of the world's most widespread — and least talked about — sexually transmitted infections (STIs).