Mycoplasma genitalium, featured STI

Mycoplasma genitalium (MG) is an STI discovered by British researchers. This STI causes inflammation in the urinary tract, fallopian tubes, and cervix. Researchers even believe that Mycoplasma genitalium can ultimately lead to infertility in women. We are happy to tell you exactly what this STI entails and how you can protect yourself against it.

The disease Mycoplasma Genitalium was discovered in the 1980s. At the time, it was classified as a bacterial infection. Now, after extensive research, it has been found that it is transmissible through unprotected sexual intercourse. This new STI has therefore been added to the list of existing STIs. Recently, the STI has also been included in the NHG guidelines.

Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms

Mycoplasma genitalium is not common in the Netherlands, but how can you find out if you are a carrier? Many people do not know that they are carrying the STI, because the symptoms of mycoplasma genitalium often go unnoticed. The symptoms mainly include pain in the pelvis, in the testicles, or pain when urinating. Women may experience abdominal pain, bleeding, or pain during sex and excessive discharge. Discharge is also a symptom that can occur in men. If these symptoms appear, it is usually within a few weeks of infection. The long-term effects of Mycoplasma genitalium have not yet been determined, but researchers believe that it can lead to infertility in women, among other things.

Detect and treat Mycoplasma STIs at OneDayClinic

It is difficult to diagnose MG in someone because the symptoms are not always clear, and you may not have any symptoms at all. Furthermore, not every doctor is familiar with Mycoplasma genitalium. Mycoplasma genitalium is very similar to gonorrhea and chlamydia. Mycoplasma genitalium is often assumed when a test does not find gonorrhea or chlamydia, but the person in question does have similar symptoms. There is a lot of resistance to antibiotics for Mycoplasma, so you may still have symptoms after treatment. It is therefore advisable to retest 4-6 weeks after treatment if symptoms persist.

Prevention is always better than cure. Our motto is therefore: "Better safe than sorry." Would you like to be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia at one of our clinics in Amsterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, The Hague, Nijmegen, or Rotterdam? Or would you like to take another test, for example for Mycoplasma Genitalium or trichomonas? Click here.