Mycoplasma Genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that can infect the urethra, vagina, cervix and anus. It is passed on through having unprotected vaginal or anal sex. Symptoms of Mycoplasma Genitalium infection in women can include burning or stinging when passing urine, pelvic pain, a change in vaginal discharge, unscheduled vaginal bleeding, pain during sex. In men, symptoms include burning or stinging when passing urine, discharge from the penis and/or pain in the testes. However, it can be a silent infection in both men and women. The test for Mycoplasma Genitalium involves having a swab of the affected area and/or urine sample taken. Treatment is with antibiotics.
Mycoplasma Genitalium- a common STI that people don’t know about
Mycoplasma Genitalium- a common STI that many people don't know about what is it? symptoms diagnosis treatment What is Mycoplasma Genitalium? Most people have heard of STIs such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and Genital Herpes, but there is much less awareness about Mycoplasma Genitalium. However, we now know it’s [...]
