Mycoplasmosis in men

Mycoplasmosis belongs to a group of diseases that primarily affect the organs of the genitourinary system. The causative agent of the disease, mycoplasma, is transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person during an unprotected sexual intercourse. Interestingly, mycoplasmosis in men is diagnosed twice less often than in women. Rarely is there a transmission of infection to the fetus during childbirth.

Penetrating into a healthy human body, pathogenic organisms cause urogenital mycoplasmosis, which is divided into several forms, depending on the localization of the infection:

• Infectious inflammation of the urethra ;
• prostatitis;
• Orchitis (both one and both testicles may be affected);
• Inflammation of the epididymis.

Mycoplasmosis in men: symptoms

The incubation period of the disease on average is two weeks, but these terms can range from 4 to 55 days. The fact is that the first stages of the disease proceed practically without symptoms, therefore it is impossible to determine the time of infection.

First, there is light discomfort and a small amount of discharge from the urethra - similar signs do not cause fear among patients. In the future, pain in the scrotum, perineum and anus can occur.

If the infection affects the urethra, then there is burning, pain and itching in the urethra. Patients also notice uncharacteristic purulent discharge. The urine becomes turbid. Approximately the same pattern is observed with an infectious prostatitis. The defeat of the testes and their appendages leads to drawing pain in the scrotum and edema.

Unfortunately, the symptoms are rarely clear - a man simply does not seek medical help, and the disease quickly acquires a persistent, chronic character.

Mycoplasma in men - how to define it ?

In fact, only a doctor can make a correct diagnosis. There are several methods for accurate diagnosis. The most common and effective method is the bacteriological culture of samples from the urethra - this is how you can quickly determine the presence of pathogenic microorganisms. In addition, the patient is recommended to take a blood test for the definition of antibodies to infection. In any case, it is almost impossible to determine the disease independently.

Mycoplasmosis in men: treatment methods

The treatment plan is determined only by the doctor. The main thing here is the complete removal of pathogenic bacteria from the body. Therefore, you should always follow the medical instructions clearly, even if after a few days all the symptoms of the disease have disappeared.

As a rule, patients are prescribed antibiotics. The choice of the drug depends on the strain of bacteria and their sensitivity to the drug. The most commonly used tetracycline. It is necessary to treat the glans penis with special gels or ointments that have an anti-inflammatory effect. Compliance with personal hygiene is another condition for successful treatment.

In some cases, the infection may indicate a weakness of the immune system. In such cases, the doctor prescribes immunostimulants, as well as a full course of taking a multivitamin complex.

It is not a secret for anyone that a prolonged intake of antibiotics destroys the normal microflora and adversely affects the stump. Therefore, the prevention of probiotics and hepatoprotectors is recommended.

Mycoplasmosis in men: why is it dangerous?

Despite the seeming insignificance, mycoplasmosis is a rather dangerous disease that can cause a number of serious complications. Especially often such problems are pursued by those patients who refused treatment.

For example, mycoplasma can eventually penetrate into the tissues of the kidneys and bladder, causing cystitis and pyelonephritis. The defeat of the testicles is fraught with a violation of the formation of spermatozoa, and, consequently, infertility. In some cases, the infection can penetrate into the joints - the development of mycoplasma arthritis begins.