Symptoms of Mycoplasma genitalium
Mycoplasma genitalium often does not show any symptoms. But if it does, you may experience the following.
Symptoms of mycoplasma genitalium in men
- Discharge from the penis
- Pain when urinating
Symptoms of mycoplasma genitalium in women:
- Discharge from the vagina
- Pain during sex
- Pain when urinating
- Itching around the vagina
Rarer symptoms seen in immune-compromised people include joint pain and respiratory problems, including pneumonia.
How long does it take for symptoms of mycoplasma genitalium to appear?
Symptoms of mycoplasma genitalium usually develop within 1 to 3 weeks of infection.
What happens if mycoplasma genitalium is left untreated?
If left untreated, mycoplasma genitalium can lead to more serious complications.
In males it can lead to:
- Prostatitis – inflammation or infection of the prostate gland
- Epididymitis – swollen and painful testicles
- Non-gonococcal urethritis – inflammation of the urethra that is not caused by gonorrhoeal infection.
In women it may lead to:
- Cervicitis – inflammation or infection of the cervix
- Urethritis – inflammation of the urethra
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Bacterial vaginosis – inflammation and production of unpleasant discharge
- Endometriosis – womb lining growing on other organs outside of the womb
- Premature birth
Can I be cured of mycoplasma genitalium?
Early diagnosis can result in effective treatment.