Mycoplasma genitalium causes inflammation of the genitourinary tract in men and women. Moreover, this does not always happen; in most people, it can for a long time be in the body is completely asymptomatic. Mycoplasmosis also occurs after a stressful effect on the body, which is accompanied by a decrease in immunity.
One of them is pregnancy. During this period, the hormonal background changes, the body's defenses are suppressed, which leads to the activation of many infections. Mycoplasma genitalia and its other species are very dangerous when carrying a baby. They can be the cause of abortion, infection of the fetus, placental pathologies.
Therefore, it is so important to be examined for mycoplasmas and other STDs before conception, to undergo treatment if necessary, to minimize the likelihood of complications. In addition, mycoplasma genitalia can cause infertility. In men, it causes prostatitis and urethritis, affects the quality of sperm. In women, the pathogen leads to adnexitis, endometritis, cervicitis, urethritis, cystitis.
The problem is that the symptoms of mycoplasma are barely noticeable, and most often absent. Many experts believe that if there are no clinical manifestations, then treatment is not necessary. However, before planning a child, this must be done. Often, these microorganisms are detected in completely healthy people.
So, mycoplasma symptoms:
- vaginal discharge;
- infertility;
- pain during urination and sex;
- itching, redness, burning of the genitals;
- abdominal pain.
However, these manifestations are characteristic of all inflammation of the genitourinary system, regardless of the pathogen. Indications for the appointment of analysis for mycoplasma are:
- preventive examination, especially before and during pregnancy;
- treatment control;
- infertility;
- erased symptoms of inflammation in the genitourinary system;
- ectopic pregnancy;
- chronic infectious process in the urogenital tract.
Mycoplasmosis can be diagnosed only on the basis of a combination of clinical manifestations and test results. Sowing and PCR are most often used to detect these microorganisms. Smears for the study are taken from the alleged focus of infection, most often from the urethra.
PCR is a very highly sensitive method. It allows you to detect even several DNA of the microorganism in the drug. Sowing takes longer, but makes it possible to determine the amount of pathogen and its sensitivity to drugs.
Mycoplasma infection occurs through sexual contact, both in vaginal and oral sex. Discussions about the possibility of domestic infection. Also, the disease is transmitted from mother to fetus during gestation and childbirth.
Mycoplasma is often combined with other pathogens, including opportunistic microorganisms. It is found along with chlamydia, trichomanids, gonococci. Therefore, it is advisable to undergo an examination.
Mycoplasmosis is treated with antibiotics. In this case, the limitation of the disease and its severity are taken into account. To increase the effectiveness of therapy, immune preparations and local treatment are used. During this period, it is better to exclude sexual contact or protect yourself. Partners need to be treated at the same time, otherwise re-infection is possible.
Mycoplasmosis therapy should also be given during pregnancy. In this case, the likelihood of complications is significantly reduced.
So, mycoplasma genitalia may not manifest itself in any way, and sometimes it causes inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary organs. It can complicate the course of pregnancy, up to its termination, and also cause fetal pathology due to infection. Mycoplasmas are the cause of infertility. Symptoms of this disease often have an erased character and are similar to manifestations of inflammation of the urogenital tract caused by other pathogens. Diagnosis is mainly carried out by PCR. If there are no clinical manifestations, and pregnancy is not planned, then treatment of mycoplasmosis is not necessary.