Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of Mycoplasma in men

Causes Mycoplasma genitalium genitalium belongs to the Mycoplasma infecting urogenital tract of both women and men. Is only transmitted sexually from an infected person or carrier to a healthy one. Mycoplasma in men is more common in the form of a carriage, but also on the development of pathology representative of the stronger sex are not immune.

The etiology and manifestations of

The causative agent Mycoplasma enters the body of a healthy person only by sexual contact and through the birth canal from mother to child.

Household transmission of infection in the studies were not registered. Why one person can be a carrier of infection, and the other ‒ it will cause damage to the urogenital tract is not known for certain. Scientists incline to the theory that the cause of development of pathological process is joining other pathogens or weakened immunity.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Mycoplasma in men manifest itself is not always explicitly, more often they are blurred and do not always pay attention. In the classic version causes Mycoplasma genitalium genitalium in men causes urethritis, the main symptoms of which is meager discharge from the urethra, painful or unpleasant sensations during intercourse and frequent urination. Also Mycoplasma causes inflammation in the prostate, testicles and other organs of the pelvis.

Complications

At first glance, it seems that this disease poses no risk to the health of the men, but it is not. It can cause serious complications. Chronic disease causes damage to the seminiferous tubules, up to necrosis and proven pathological effect of hominis genitalium on spermatogenesis. Suffering from Mycoplasma and sperm – they lose their mobility, and microscopic examination is determined by the high content of sperm cells with morphological changes. Also the microorganism impedes the penetration of sperm into the egg. And this is leading to male infertility.

That can confirm the diagnosis

In addition to the symptoms for accurate diagnosis, use of modern method for Mycoplasma detection ‒ PCR method. It is based on the detection of DNA of the microorganism. The finding of antibodies in the blood often does not succeed because the body's immune response to the Mycoplasma is weak and in some cases non-existent. Therefore, the best to diagnose and there was the scraping of the urethra, which helps to determine the cause of the disease.

Therapeutic measures

Treatment of Mycoplasma in men is always complex and is carried out only under the guidance of a competent professional. First and foremost, all therapeutic measures are aimed not so much at eliminating unpleasantsymptoms, how to fight the cause of the disease. The pathogen is quite resistant to multiple drugs antibacterial therapy, so be sure to carry out the analysis on antibiotic resistance. And only after that prescribed medicinal substances to combat hominis genitalium. Difficulties in treatment can arise in the presence of concomitant diseases and other infections that will require treatment with several types of medications.

For the preservation of the intestinal microflora using probiotics. This is a live colony of beneficial gut bacteria men. Otherwise after taking antibiotic medicines with a high risk of dysbiosis and as a result, there are problems with the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, a man needs to be prepared for the fact that the treatment of ailments of long-term (about 20 days), and it must pass with a partner, to avoid re-infection.

First and foremost, to improve the efficiency of treatment it is necessary to make adjustments in the diet. It is necessary to include in the diet foods rich in vitamins and trace elements. At the time of therapy refuse:

• alcoholic beverages;
• hot, spicy and fatty foods;
• smoked;
• foods that contains chemical dyes and flavor enhancers;
• of canned food.

Mycoplasmosis treatment is prescribed by a doctor individually in each case, so drugs and treatments may differ from therapeutic interventions for partner.

Often to influence the causes Mycoplasma genitalium genitalium in men using topical treatment in the form of ointments, creams, suppositories, and antiseptic solutions. These medicinal substances not only relieve the unpleasant symptoms, but also depressing effect on the cause of the pathological process. Effective is physical therapy.

To avoid infected with Mycoplasma, the representatives of the stronger sex need to be circumspect, to refrain from promiscuity, to be used for sexual intercourse a condom. In addition, should monitor their health and to prevent malfunction of the immune system.