Mycoplasma (MG)

• In men: Urethritis, resulting in symptoms like burning sensation during urination, and discharge from the penis
• In women: Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), such as pelvic pain, fever, vaginal discharge, and pain during sexual intercourse
• Bleeding after intercourse and between periods in women
• It’s often asymptomatic, especially in women

Testing for Mycoplasma genitalium is recommended if you exhibit symptoms of a urogenital infection or if your sexual partner has been diagnosed with an MG infection. Due to its potentially asymptomatic nature and incubation period, testing immediately after exposure might not yield accurate results. Waiting for 2-3 weeks post-exposure or until symptoms manifest is generally advised for more accurate testing.

The treatment for Mycoplasma genitalium usually involves antibiotics. Initially, azithromycin was the antibiotic of choice, but due to increasing resistance, other antibiotics like moxifloxacin are now often recommended. Treatment can be complicated by antibiotic resistance, so it’s important to follow medical advice closely and potentially undergo follow-up testing to ensure the infection is cleared.