Anna McCain by Anna Margaret McCain https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv Mycoplasma Genitalium (mgen) en-us 2023-07-11 02:17:11 UTC 2023-07-11 04:52:15 UTC hello@padlet.com What is Mycoplasma Genitalium? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642273108 Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as Mgen, is a sexually transmitted pathogenic bacteria that lives on the urinary and genital tracts of humans. ]]> 2023-07-11 02:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642273108 What Causes this Infection? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642367831 Mycoplasma genitalium is a small pathogenic bacterium that lives on mucous epithelium cells. More scientifically speaking:
Class: Mollicutes
Domain: Bacteria
Family: Mycoplasmataceae
Genus: Mycoplasma
Phylum: Mycoplasmatota
Species: M. genitalium


]]> 2023-07-11 03:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642367831 What symptoms can women experience? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642373421 Female Symptoms include:
- Vaginal discharge 
- Bleeding after sex
- Bleeding between periods
- Itching 
- Vaginal odor
- Lower abdominal pain]]> 2023-07-11 04:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642373421 What symptoms can men experience? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642376239 Male symptoms include:
- watery discharge from the penis
- burning or stinging pain when urinating 
- pain in testicles ]]> 2023-07-11 04:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642376239 Does Mgen diagnosis require testing? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642379114 Unlike most STDs, no exact test for Mgen has been approved. However, if you or your doctor think you might be experiencing this you are able to get a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT).

For this test, you may give a sample of your urine and/or a swab from your vagina, cervix, or in males your urethra. 

]]> 2023-07-11 04:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642379114 Are there treatments that are effective in treating Mgen? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642383110 Mgen can be tricky to treat. The most common antibiotics such as penicillin work by damaging cell walls. However, Mgen bacteria do not have cell walls so they aren't effective. 

Your doctor, however, might prescribe antibiotics such as Azithromycin (Zithromax) or Moxifloxacin (Avelox)]]> 2023-07-11 04:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642383110 How can I avoid contracting Mgen? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642389929 Prevention of Mycoplasmic Genitalium includes:
- use of a condom 
- washing sex toys after use or using a condom on top of them
- talking to your partner about their sexual history before intercourse ]]> 2023-07-11 04:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642389929 Are there things to avoid before and during treatment? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642397831 Before starting treatment avoid, or discuss with your doctor:
- pregnancy
- breastfeeding 
- medicine-related allergies

While being treated for Mgen avoid:
- any sex, even with a condom 


]]> 2023-07-11 04:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642397831 Will I have long-lasting effects? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642403764 Mgen can cause a number of complications including:
- urethritis = irritated, swollen, and itchy urethra
- pelvic inflammatory diseases = infection of reproductive organs leading to troubles with pregnancy
- cervicitis = inflamed cervix 
- potential infertility]]> 2023-07-11 04:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642403764 What if I am pregnant? annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642410745 Since ureaplasmas can be transmitted to the fetus/newborn respiratory tract by vertical transmission at the time of birth, Mgen has been linked to:
- preterm delivery
- low birth weight ]]> 2023-07-11 04:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642410745 annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642416010 In conclusion, it can be easy to avoid certain STDs including mycoplasma genitalium, by things as simple as using a condom. To avoid a such as simple of a 2 week pain or possible long term complications all we have to do is practice safe sex. ]]> 2023-07-11 04:49:39 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642416010 Do NOT forget.. annamccain03 https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642417723 Seek professional help if you believe you may have mycoplasma genitalium. And... inform your past and current sexual partners if you contract Mgen so they can be tested and treated as well. ]]> 2023-07-11 04:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/annamccain03/wpb9zk3t3ky750uv/wish/2642417723