Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) Test
Test for the STD Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as Mgen. Read more
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It is not always possible to know if you have Mgen because many people do not have symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure if you have a sexually transmitted infection.
Symptoms common in women include:
- Vaginal discharge
- Itching, burning, redness, or soreness of the genitals
- Discomfort during urination
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Lower abdomen pain
Symptoms common in men include:
- Discharge from the penis
- Itching or irritation inside the penis
- Burning sensation during urination
Mgen can be treated with prescription medication from your healthcare provider, however some infections are harder to treat due to the increasing rate of drug resistant Mgen strains. Remember that you can still pass it to another person even while you are being treated. You should not have sex again until your treatment has been completed.
Given some strains of this disease are resistant to certain antibiotics, it is important to share your results (especially if positive) with your doctor. Using this information, they can provide the best treatment options possible.
• Mycoplasma genitalium – CDC Basic Fact Sheet. https://www.cdc.gov/std/mgen/stdfact-Mgen.htm
• Mycoplasma genitalium – CDC Detailed Fact Sheet. https://www.cdc.gov/std/mgen/stdfact-Mgen-detailed.htm
• Mycoplasma genitalium, rRNA, TMA. Quest Diagnostics. https://testdirectory.questdiagnostics.com/test/test-detail/91475/mycoplasma-genitalium-rrna-tma?q=mycoplasma&cc=PHP