Ureaplasma urealiticum is a specific bacterium that can cause the ureaplasmosis disease. This microorganism lacks a cell membrane and DNA. By properties, it is in an intermediate position between unicellular bacteria and viruses.
Doctors have not yet reached a consensus on the role that ureaplasma plays in the development of gynecological diseases. Some experts believe that this microorganism can cause the development of urethritis or cystitis, but does not provoke inflammatory processes in the genital tract. Others are sure that this infection is conditionally pathogenic, that is, its existence in the body can be considered the norm, and it can lead to the development of diseases only under certain conditions. In this regard, when ureaplasma is detected in the body, its treatment is not always a necessity.
The diagnosis of "ureaoplasmosis" can be made with confidence only after the results of a cultural study are obtained, which indicate that the patient has obvious signs of a pathogenic process of the genitourinary tract and that ureaplasma is present in the body in large quantities.
If a woman is planning a pregnancy, and she has ureaplasma urealitikum detected, treatment will be prophylactic, since ureaplasmosis can harm both the woman and her unborn child. In such circumstances, treatment is certainly necessary.
As a rule, this infection requires complex therapy, and antibacterial drugs play a primary role. It is important to understand exactly which antibiotic ureaplasma is sensitive to, the treatment of which will depend on this factor. For this, it is necessary to conduct a preliminary study that can determine the effectiveness of the drug in a particular case.
In addition, if the patient has already undergone therapy, but for some reason interrupted the course, and he again found large quantities of ureaplasma, the treatment should be prescribed with other drugs, since the bacterium adapted to the previous drugs. In light of this, it is worth noting that self-medication of this disease is unacceptable.
If ureaplasma is detected in one of the sexual partners, treatment must be done together, since infection with the infection occurs through sexual contact. The specialist prescribes antibacterial therapy with the help of tablets, injections, suppositories.
After a course of antibiotic treatment, it is necessary to restore the microflora of the genital tract and intestines with eubiotics. The doctor may also recommend the use of products containing bifidobacteria.
In addition to antibiotic therapy, immunomodulating agents are prescribed that restore and strengthen the patient's immunity. In addition, local treatment is also used, in the form of physiotherapy, installation of the bladder, to which
ureaplasma is sensitive
. In men, treatment gives a good result in combination with
massage of the prostate gland.For the entire treatment period, sexual abstinence, the rejection of alcohol, spicy, fried, spicy and salty foods are necessary. At the end of the course, control studies are carried out either by PCR or by bacteriological culture. In women, tests are taken during three menstrual cycles, men are checked for a month.