The disease does not appear immediately. Ureaplasma, the symptoms of which we will consider, can manifest itself only a month after infection. In principle, in some cases, the incubation period can last even up to six months. Basically, it all depends on the individual characteristics of the infected person. The incubation period is very specific. Its specificity is that the person has not yet manifested symptoms, but he has already become a source of infection. Unprotected intercourse leads to instant infection of the partner. Otherwise, this disease is called ureaplasmosis.
After the incubation period ends, the first fuzzy symptoms appear. It is important to note that many do not take them seriously. For this reason, many go to the doctor only when the disease begins to progress.
In women, the disease often proceeds without any symptoms at all. Some of them may even be carriers for ten years, completely unaware of this.
It is also important to note that in some cases the symptoms of ureaplasmosis are confused with the symptoms of any inflammatory infections affecting the genitourinary tract.
Ureaplasma: symptoms in men
In this case, the most common symptom will be very scarce, usually transparent discharge, which appears from the urethra. You can also observe irritation on the glans penis. When urinating, an infected man feels a burning sensation and pain. Ureaplasma, the symptoms of which do not appear immediately, can lead to a man developing prostatitis. Infertility is possible.
Ureaplasma: symptoms in women
Female symptoms can also include small discharge. As in men, in women they are also transparent. In this case, extremely unpleasant sensations of pain and pain in the vagina may appear. Urination becomes an incredibly painful process. Ureaplasma can cause inflammation of the uterus itself, as well as its appendages. Many women complain of pain in the lower abdomen. It can subside and reappears. Sometimes it’s permanent.
In the event that a person becomes infected through oral intercourse, the disease can manifest itself in the form of a sore throat. All symptoms will be characteristic of the disease.
Symptoms of ureaplasma can be inexpressive. Also note that they can disappear very quickly. The disappearance of symptoms in no case does not mean that the disease has disappeared. There is a high probability of ureaplasma sedimentation on the genitourinary organs. At any moment he will be able to manifest in full force.
The impetus for its appearance is often the weakening of immunity. Especially if the body's defenses were undermined by hypothermia or some other disease. Ureaplasmas activated for this reason attack very strongly.
Ureaplasma, the causes of which we are considering, as mentioned above, can develop severe prostatitis in men. Urethritis may also occur. Inflammation that has passed from the prostate to the seminal vesicles can easily lead to infertility.
An increased rate of ureaplasma in women causes inflammation of the vagina (i.e. colpitis), inflammation of the walls of the uterus (endometritis). In rare cases, cystitis can be observed. All patients complain of various kinds of painful sensations that occur during sexual intercourse.
Ureaplasma, the symptoms of which we are considering, has several forms - from acute to asymptomatic. The form of the disease largely depends on the state of health of the person himself.
It is necessary to regularly check for the presence of such diseases. Remember that in most cases the symptoms do not appear immediately, but it is very easy to infect someone.