More and more often recently men and women have to deal with a variety of diseases of the genital area. Some of them are treated with antibacterial therapy. Others require the use of immunostimulating drugs. This article will focus on Ureaplasma Species. What is it, you will learn further. It is also worth saying what method can diagnose pathology. In addition, you can find out what Ureaplasma Species treatment has, and how effective it is in a particular case. Symptoms and causes of the disease will be described below.
Ureaplasma Species: what is it?
Ureaplasma is a microorganism that lives mainly in the genitals and urinary tract of women and men. It is worth noting that Ureaplasma Species does not apply to viruses or bacteria. She takes an intermediate place between them.
Most people in the modern world are carriers of Ureaplasma Species. However, the disease does not manifest itself at all. Infection begins its active effect only with a decrease in the body's immune defense. This often occurs during the off-season, with colds, during pregnancy, and so on.
How is the disease spread?
So, you have already met with Ureaplasma Species. What is it described above. How can one get this microorganism? There are several ways of infection.
- In most cases, infection occurs through sexual contact. If you do not use a condom and often change partners, then most likely the infection has already occurred.
- Young children may get an infection while passing through the birth canal. That is why it is so important to cure the pathology even before pregnancy.
- Some sources suggest that the infection can be transmitted through household contact. However, modern research has shown that this is almost impossible.
- Infection can occur with a blood transfusion. However, this is very rare. All donors undergo a thorough examination before collecting material.
What are the symptoms?
You already know what Ureaplasma Species means. How is it possible to suspect the presence of a pathogenic microorganism in your body? There are several main symptoms. These include:
- infertility (the parasite affects the fallopian tubes and seminal canals, narrowing their lumen);
- pain and pain during urination (the microorganism affects the bladder and urethra);
- inflammation of the vagina in women (the balance of microflora is disturbed, and unusual abundant discharge appears ) ;
- inflammation of the prostate in men (accompanied by erectile dysfunction and pain in the lower abdomen);
- discharge from the urethra in men in the morning.
Pathology diagnostics
How can I identify Ureaplasma Species? What it is, you already know. If symptoms or suspicions of the presence of a microorganism are suddenly detected, then it is worth examining. Diagnostics involves several stages.
- Taking a swab from the vagina, urethra and cervical canal. This study allows you to detect the presence of a microorganism on the shells of these departments. It is worth noting that quite often a false negative result is detected when there is a parasite in the body, but it does not manifest itself.
- Can be investigated at the DNA level of Ureaplasma Species. In this case, a person takes blood for analysis and conduct the necessary diagnostics. As a result, quantitative data are produced that not only determine the presence of a pathogenic microorganism, but can also reveal its spread.
- Diagnosing Ureaplasma Species can also be done using a routine examination of the genital tract. In this case, the patient's complaints are necessarily taken into account. In this case, the diagnosis is not reliable and can only be an assumption.
Indications for treatment
If Ureaplasma Species is found in the test material during diagnosis, the decision on correction is made by a specialist. In some cases (with low titers and no symptoms), treatment is delayed. Many doctors believe that the presence of this microorganism in the human body is the absolute norm. Treatment is required only when any disease caused by this infection begins to develop.
Correction is required if a quantitative analysis shows a value of more than 10 in the fourth power of CFU. It is also worth starting treatment if there are symptoms that significantly impair the quality of life. When planning pregnancy, it is worth taking care of the extermination of ureaplasma in advance. It is worth noting that both partners must undergo treatment.
How to treat pathology?
Correction of the disease is carried out exclusively by a conservative method. In this case, antibacterial therapy is necessarily prescribed. If the microorganism caused concomitant diseases of the urinary tract and reproductive organs, then the necessary medications are additionally used.
In addition, Ureaplasma Species in men and women requires enhanced immune defense. For these purposes, doctors prescribe suitable drugs, physiotherapy and so on. Consider the main points of treatment of pathology.
The first stage: the use of antimicrobial and antibacterial agents
Before starting correction, it is necessary to pass bacteriological culture from the vagina, urethra and cervical canal. This study will help identify sensitivity to certain antibiotics. Many patients ignore this point and begin treatment with broad-spectrum drugs. It is worth noting that this approach can lead to the emergence of resistance in the microorganism to many drugs. At the same time, getting rid of the infection will be very difficult.
Treatment should be carried out by both partners. Only in this case is there a guarantee that re-infection will not occur. During correction, you should refrain from sexual intercourse or use a condom.
Most often, doctors prescribe the following drugs: Hemomycin, Sumamed, Azithromycin, Unidox, Doxycycline, Gentamicin, and so on. In this case, therapy can be complex. In this case, two or three drugs with an individual dosage regimen are selected.
Second stage: increasing immunity
In addition to antibacterial drugs, doctors prescribe immunomodulators and immunostimulants. These funds help to increase the body's resistance and get rid of the infection faster.
Among this range of drugs, the following can be distinguished: Isoprinazine, Cycloferon, Kipferon, Genferon, Interferon, and so on. Vitamin therapy is mandatory, which includes taking the following drugs: Supradin, Vitrum, Multitabs and other complexes.
Third stage: additional methods (not applicable to all patients)
In addition to the above treatment, doctors recommend a course of physiotherapy. Also, in some cases, anti-adhesion drugs are prescribed. This is especially necessary for women planning a pregnancy. These funds include the following: "Longidaza", "Lidaza" and others. These drugs are available in the form of suppositories and injections. For diseases of the genital area, rectal suppositories should be preferred.
Summary and brief conclusion
So, now you know what Ureaplasma Species is. Some people believe that the disease can be overcome by folk methods and grandmother's recipes. It is worth saying that this approach can only aggravate the course of the infection and cause complications. Remember that after treatment there is a need for re-analysis. Only after getting good results from both partners can we talk about a full recovery. You should not plan a pregnancy before the correction. This can lead to fetal infection and serious consequences. In some cases, intrauterine death or violation occurs in the formation of certain organs and systems.
You should also not self-medicate and choose drugs that have helped your friends or acquaintances. Each organism is individual. That is why an analysis is given to identify sensitivity to certain drugs. Be treated correctly and on time. Health to you!