Ureaplasma infection in men - causes, tests and treatment

Society is well aware of what male contraceptives are needed for. And still, many neglect their use. But condoms warn not only against unwanted pregnancy, but also against various sexual diseases. Among which there are both common, for example, chlamydia, and rare. The latter includes ureaplasma infection.

An interesting fact: this pathology was either introduced into the International Classification of Venereal Diseases, or excluded. Regardless of this, it continued to exist, to spread. To understand how ureaplasmosis in men is treated, you need to know the causes of infection, symptoms, prevention methods.

Description

Scientists are still arguing whether the disease is infectious in nature. The fact is that its pathogens - mycoplasmas - are microorganisms of a special kind, which belong to the class of mollicuts and are called opportunistic.

These pathogenic particles in structure, distribution, activity are located between bacteria and viruses. They are smaller than bacteria, but more viruses. There is a version that these microorganisms constantly inhabit the human genitourinary system.

"Favorite" localization sites are the mucous membranes of the intimate organs. For a long time, sometimes throughout life, they remain in a dormant state. Or they are waiting for a "suitable" case, for example, when immunity decreases and the body is weakened.

Then their activity increases - pathogens multiply rapidly - a specific environment is formed - ureaplasma microflora, which blocks the functioning of beneficial bacteria. As a result, an inflammatory process develops.

Scientists have revealed that 12 types of mycoplasmas are found in nature, and some of them cause pathology: ureaplasmosis and mycoplasmosis.

Where does ureaplasmosis come from in men: causes of infection

It should be noted that ureaplasma infection is considered "female". It is found mainly among the fairer sex, while not only among those who have a sex life, but also among virgins. Since the infection of the fetus from the mother occurs during pregnancy and childbirth.

In theory, pathogens are spread during medical procedures (cauterization of erosion, removal of the spiral, abortion). Such reasons are rather an exception, because sterility is strictly observed in medical institutions. For a long time, a woman may not even know what is the carrier of the disease.

Ureaplasma infection in men is less common, and in 90% of cases it is transmitted from a carrier (sex partner) during unprotected intercourse.

Household infection is a rather rare phenomenon, but it does take place, especially in cases of using the same washcloth, towel with a person who is a carrier.

While swimming, for example, in the pool, and even more so in the sea, ureaplasmosis is not dangerous.

Symptoms and signs: first and foremost

Like other diseases belonging to the group of venereal diseases, ureaplasmosis has a number of characteristic features. They can be conditionally divided into the first and the main, they are manifested as follows:

• In the morning, a cloudy, sticky mucus with an unpleasant odor is secreted from the urethra;
• Frequent urge to urinate appears. At the same time, the amount of urine flowing out is meager, and the process itself is accompanied by a strong burning sensation;
• The edge of the opening of the penis turns red.

After a few days, the feeling of discomfort intensifies, the flesh of the penis swells, and unbearable itching occurs.

Accelerated ejaculation is also an indicator of the onset of the disease. Although many say that in this case there is no time for intimacy. And the reason for this is not only physiological changes, but also emotional ones: sexual desires during the acute stage of the disease are dulled.

Symptoms of ureaplasmosis in men are often less pronounced than in women. Sometimes only one sign appears (especially if the stronger sex has good immunity). Therefore, for a long time, the patient does not take any treatment, which aggravates the condition.

Diagnostics

If the initial signs appear, you should immediately consult a doctor. The definition of "opportunistic" still indicates a deviation from the norm and delaying treatment threatens the transition of an acute form to a chronic state.

The first thing that a specialist will do is a smear from the urethra. But it so happens that the examination of a general smear does not make it possible to determine the presence of an infection. With this disease, the level of leukocytes in the mucous membrane may not exceed the norm or only slightly increase. Therefore, in order to ascertain the fact of the occurrence of infection, more complex research methods are prescribed.

Analysis for ureaplasmosis in men

Laboratory methods for recognizing the presence of ureaplasma include:

Test results are usually ready in 5-7 hours, that is, you can find them out the next business day.

Treatment

There is an opinion that there is no need for the treatment of ureaplasmosis in men. If a person has strong immunity, then self-healing occurs. This is just an illusion, and a dangerous one.

In case of illness, appropriate therapy is required, which is prescribed according to the survey data. And it must be comprehensive.

Both partners need to take remedial action. First of all, you should exclude sexual intercourse (even with condoms), revise your diet: give up unhealthy food, alcohol.

For complete recovery, a special treatment regimen is provided:

The medicine is prescribed by a doctor and is taken with strict adherence to the instructions.

Duration of treatment is from 3 to 5 days. The course of antibiotics must be completed completely, even if the primary signs of the disease have disappeared. If the disease is not cured, then it can become chronic and subsequently constantly recur.

On social networks, they often ask the question of how to treat mycoplasmas using folk methods. The answer is unequivocal - nothing. Medicinal plants are not able to get rid of the disease, they are used only as an adjuvant as vitamin broths for washing away, enhancing immunity.

Is ureaplasmosis transmitted from men?

Although in most cases it is a woman who is the carrier of the pathogen, it can also spread in a man's body. It can also be transmitted from it, especially when the disease is in an aggravated form. The spores are contained in the secretions, thus going out, from where they get to the female genital organs.

Why is it dangerous: consequences and complications

Ureaplasma infection without treatment can cause complications: urethritis, prostatitis, urethral stricture.

Moreover, being in the active stage, ureaplasma is able to penetrate into other systems of the body, causing the development of inflammation there and provoking serious consequences:

• Excretory system (pyelonephritis, kidney and bladder stones);
• Musculoskeletal system (arthritis);
• Respiratory system (pneumonia);
• Reproductive function (deterioration of sperm quality, infertility).

Disease Prevention

To avoid infection, you must adhere to simple rules:

Fortunately, ureaplasma infection can be quickly and effectively treated. Complete disposal is possible, as well as from other sexually transmitted pathologies. But no one can guarantee that the infection will not occur again. After all, the body does not develop immunity to them. Therefore, it is worth remembering the rule of doctors that it is easier to prevent a disease than to fight it.