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Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)

Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)

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Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) is a bacterial infection. It can affect the cervix, the inside of the penis (urethra), or the anus.

Common Symptoms

pain when peeing unusual discharge from the vagina, penis or anus pain in the lower tummy, bleeding after sex, and bleeding between periods pain in the testicles inflammation in the rectum

⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.

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Medicines Commonly Used

⚠️ These medicines are commonly used for confirmed diagnoses of this condition. This is NOT a recommendation or prescription. Treatment must be determined by your doctor.

No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.

Treatment

Antibiotics are used to treat Mgen infection.

You and your partner(s) should avoid any kind of sex for 14 days after finishing treatment.

Once your treatment is complete, you will only need a repeat test if your symptoms have not improved.

If Mgen is not treated, you could pass it on to other sexual partners.

In women, untreated Mgen can spread to the womb and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a serious condition that can lead to ectopic pregnancy and infertility.

In men, untreated infection can spread to the testicles and cause discomfort, which may affect fertility.

How Mgen is passed on

Mgen spreads through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, meaning sex without a condom. It can also spread by sharing sex toys that have not been washed or covered with a fresh condom each time they are used.

Anyone who is sexually active can get Mgen, though it is most common in people under 30.

Prevention

How to prevent Mgen

The best way to reduce your risk of STIs is to practice safer sex. This means using a condom for vaginal, anal and oral sex. Other ways to reduce your risk of STIs include:

  • using a new condom each time you use sex toys
  • washing sex toys after each time they’re used

Other STIs

If you’ve been diagnosed with Mgen you should get tested for all STIs including:

  • gonorrhoea
  • chlamydia
  • syphilis
  • HIV

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