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What are Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms in males?

When mycoplasma causes symptoms in males, it can be:

Burning pain with urination

Itch around the penis opening

White penile discharge

Pain in the testicle

Discomfort with ejaculation

Mycoplasma Genitalium Symptoms

What are Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms in females?

The mycoplasma genitalium in females can present as:

UTI symptoms of burning, increased urgency, and frequency of peeing

Unusual vaginal discharge

Vaginal pain during sex

Vaginal bleeding during sex and between periods

What are mycoplasma genitalium rectal symptoms?

The rectal symptoms of mycoplasma can be:

Anal itch

Anal discharge

Constipation

Diarrhea

Pain with bowel movement

Rectal bleeding

What are Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) throat symptoms?

Mgen rarely causes throat symptoms, but if the person is symptomatic, it can be:

Sore throat

Redness and swelling of the throat

White spots on the tonsils

Swollen lymph nodes.

Mycoplasma genitalium discharge?

When mycoplasma discharge is present, whether it is penile, vaginal, or rectal, it can be white to yellowish to green-gray color. The consistency of the discharge can be from mucus-like to creamy. It can have an unusual smell.

Since mycoplasma genitalium discharge can differ, it is not used to diagnose Mycoplasma Genitalium based on discharge alone.

How long can you have mycoplasma genitalium without knowing it?

Mycoplasma genitalium can be symptom-free for months and even years until it infects somebody who gets symptoms.

Does Mycoplasma feel like a UTI?

Yes, mycoplasma genitalium can have UTI symptoms of burning, increased urgency, and frequency when it affects the urethra, causing urethritis.

Could Mycoplasma genitalium symptoms be mistaken for other STDs

Yes. Since Mgen symptoms are not very specific to this condition, other conditions can have similar symptoms, such as:

Chlamydia

Gonorrhea

Trichomoniasis

Ureaplasma

  1. Long Duration of Asymptomatic Mycoplasma genitalium Infection After Syndromic Treatment for Nongonococcal Urethritis
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6579957/
  2. What Is Mycoplasma Genitalium?
    https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/mycoplasma-genitalium
  3. Mycoplasma genitalium
    https://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment-guidelines/mycoplasmagenitalium.htm

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