Mycoplasma
Infecting the cervix, urethra, and anus, this infection – like most STDs – is caused by having unprotected sex. Time for some common sense: Remain abstinent or use dams and condoms 100% of the time if you or your partner test positive. Invest your time in something else, like learning to paint or to knit. Just don’t do it!
Common Symptoms:
- Penile discharge
- Redness around the opening of the penis
- Pain during sex
- Pain passing urine
- Lower abdominal discomfort
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Diagnosis:
- Urine sample
- Anal swab in case of anal infection
The anal swab is not pleasant to think of; but some things have to be done sometimes, don’t they?
Two courses of antibiotics are usually administered to prevent further infection and kill mycoplasma. The best way to prevent future infection is by wearing a condom or dam, so get on it and stock up!
To know if you’ve beaten the bug, your best bet is to get tested 2-3 weeks after your course of antibiotics has been completed. We shouldn’t have to say this, but please don’t have sex in those 2-3 weeks. We know it can be difficult, but please don’t. Sex is best is meant for when both partners are healthy.