Mycoplasma Genitalium
Mycoplasma genitalium (M Gen) is a bacteria that can cause genital infection. It less commonly causes rectal infection in people who have had anal sex. It is thought that infection in the throat is rare.
How is it caught?
It is caught through unprotected sex.
Symptoms
In many people it doesn’t cause any symptoms, and can be present in the genital tract without causing any problems. However in some people it can cause burning pain passing urine, penile or vaginal discharge. In more serious infections it can cause pelvic pain or testicular pain.
Testing
Testing depends on your symptoms and your anatomy, and is usually either with a swab from the vagina or a urine test.
Treatment
If you have tested positive for M Gen you will be offered treatment with a course of antibiotics.
NHS Inform - MGen
