Last Updated on June 4, 2020 by Nancy Carteron, MD, FACR
STD Symptoms – Mycoplasma Genitalium
Mycoplasma genitalium is the main causes of nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) in men, and is commonly associated with bacterial vaginosis (vaginitis) in women.
If mycoplasma genitalium is left untreated, it may cause infertility (as a result of PID), cervicitis and urethritis. It has been associated with cystitis and also the development of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women.
The mycoplasma genitalium bacteria are frequently found alongside other sexually transmitted infections, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. Similarly to those infections, it is easily treatable, but many people fail to seek treatment, as the bacteria doesn’t always cause obvious symptoms.
Mycoplasma Genitalium Symptoms in Men
Some men will have no symptoms. Those who do may have:
- Inflammation of the urethra (the urine passage)
- Stinging or burning when passing urine
- A discharge from the penis
Mycoplasma Genitalium Symptoms in Women
Less is known about mycoplasma genitalium infections in women.
However, mycoplasma genitalium has been shown to infect the cervix.
Women who do have symptoms may have:
- Pain in the pelvic area and pain during sexual intercourse
- An abnormal vaginal discharge
- A red, inflamed cervix (cervicitis) on speculum examination
- Stinging or burning when passing urine
All symptoms can easily be confused with other infections.
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