Ureaplasma Species: What is it? Treatment of Ureaplasma Species

More and more recently, men and women have to face a variety of diseases of the genital area. Some of them are treated with antibacterial therapy. Others require the use of immunostimulating drugs. In this article we will talk about Ureaplasma Species. What is it, you will learn further. Also it is necessary to tell, what method it is possible to diagnose a pathology. In addition, you can find out what Ureaplasma Species treatment has, and how effective it is in this or that case. Symptoms and causes of the disease will be described below.

Ureaplasma Species: What is it?

Ureaplasma is a microorganism that lives mainly in the genitals and urinary tracts of women and men. It should be noted that Ureaplasma Species does not refer to viruses or bacteria. It takes an intermediate place between them.

Most people in the modern world are carriers of Ureaplasma Species. However, the disease does not manifest itself at all. Infection begins its active action only when the immune defense of the body decreases. This often occurs during the off-season, with colds, during pregnancy and so on.

How does the disease spread?

So, you've already met with Ureaplasma Species. What is it is described above. How can you get this microorganism? There are several ways of infection.

• In most cases, infection occurs during sexual contact. If you do not use a condom and often change partners, then, most likely, the infection has already occurred.
• Small children can get an infection while passing through the birth canal. That is why it is so important to cure the pathology before the onset of pregnancy.
• Some sources say that the infection can be transmitted through household contact. However, modern research has shown that it is practically impossible.
• Infection can occur with blood transfusion. However, this happens very rarely. All donors undergo a thorough examination before taking the material.

What are the symptoms?

You already know what Ureaplasma Species means. How can you suspect the presence of a pathogenic microorganism in your body? There are several basic symptoms. To them it is possible to carry:

• Infertility (the parasite affects the fallopian tubes and seminal canals, narrowing their lumen);
• Pain and rezi when urinating (microorganism affects the bladder and urethra);
• Inflammation of the vagina in women (the balance of microflora is disturbed, and unusual abundant discharge appear ) ;
• Inflammation of the prostate in men (accompanied by erectile dysfunction and pain in the lower abdomen);
• Discharge from the urethra in men in the morning.

Diagnosis of pathology

How can I identify the Ureaplasma Species? What it is, you already know. If suddenly there were signs or suspicions of the presence of a microorganism, then it is worth a test. Diagnosis involves several stages.

• Taking a smear from the vagina, urethra and cervical canal. This study can detect the presence of a microorganism on the shells of these departments. It should be noted that a false-negative result is often found when a parasite is present in the body, but it does not manifest itself.
• You can investigate at the DNA level of Ureaplasma Species. In this case, a person is taken for analysis and carries out the necessary diagnostics. As a result, quantitative data are produced that not only determine the presence of a pathogenic microorganism, but can also reveal its distribution.
• To diagnose Ureaplasma Species it is possible and with the help of a routine examination of the genital tract. At the same time, complaints of the patient must be taken into account. In this case, the diagnosis is not reliable and can only be an assumption.

Indications for treatment

If Ureaplasma Species is found during the diagnosis in the material under investigation, then the specialist makes a decision on correction. In some cases (with small titers and no symptoms), treatment is postponed. Many physicians believe that the presence of this microorganism in the human body is an absolute norm. Treatment is required only when any disease caused by this infection begins to develop.

Correction is required if the quantitative analysis has shown a value of more than 10 in the fourth degree of CFU. It is also worth starting treatment if there are symptoms that significantly impair the quality of life. When planning pregnancy, it is necessary to take care of the destruction of ureaplasma in advance. It is worth noting that both partners must undergo treatment.

How to treat a pathology?

Correction of the disease is carried out exclusively by a conservative method. Antibacterial therapy is always prescribed. If the microorganism caused concomitant diseases of the urinary tract and reproductive organs, the necessary medicines are additionally used.

In addition, Ureaplasma Species in men and women requires an increase in immune defense. For this purpose, doctors prescribe suitable drugs, physiotherapy procedures and so on. Consider the main points of treatment of pathology.

The first stage: the use of antimicrobial and antibacterial agents

Before the beginning of the correction, it is necessary to pass bacteriological culture from the vagina, the urethra and the cervical canal. This study will help to identify sensitivity to certain antibiotics. Many patients ignore this point and start treatment with a wide range of drugs. It should be noted that such an approach can lead to the emergence of resistance in a microorganism to many drugs. It will be very difficult to get rid of the infection.

Treatment should be conducted by both partners. Only in this case there is a guarantee that there will be no re-infection. During correction it is necessary to refrain from sexual contacts or use a condom.

Most often, doctors prescribe the following drugs: "Chemomycin", "Sumamed", "Azithromycin", "Unidox", "Doxycycline", "Gentamicin" and so on. Thus therapy can be complex. In this case, two or three drugs are selected with an individual intake regimen.

The second stage: increase of immunity

In addition to antibacterial drugs, doctors prescribe immunomodulators and immunostimulants. These drugs help to increase the body's resistance and quickly get rid of the infection.

Among this spectrum of drugs can be identified the following: Isoprinazine, Cycloferon, Kipferon, Genferon, Interferon, and so on. Necessary to apply vitamin therapy, which includes the following means: "Supradin", "Vitrum", "Multitabs" and other complexes.

The third stage: additional methods (not applicable to all patients)

In addition to the treatment described above, doctors recommend a course of physiotherapy. Also in some cases, protivospachechnye drugs are prescribed. This is especially necessary for women planning a pregnancy. To such means it is possible to carry the following: "Longidase", "Lidase" and others. These drugs are available in the form of candles and injections. In diseases of the genital area, preference should be given to rectal suppositories.

Summing up and a brief conclusion

So, you now know what the Ureaplasma Species is. Some people believe that the disease can be overcome by folk methods and grandmother's recipes. It is worth saying that such an approach can only exacerbate the course of the infection and cause complications. Remember that after the treatment there is a need for a reanalysis. Only after receiving good results, both partners can talk about a full recovery. Do not plan a pregnancy before the correction. This can lead to infection of the fetus and severe consequences. In some cases, intrauterine death or disruption occurs in the formation of certain organs and systems.

Do not also engage in self-medication and choose the drugs that helped your girlfriends or acquaintances. Each organism is individual. That is why the analysis is being conducted for the detection of sensitivity to these or other drugs. Be treated correctly and on time. Health to you!