I recently took tests for preventive purposes. The result showed positive ureaplasma, what does this mean? Do I need treatment if I have no symptoms?

Our specialist answers:

Ureaplasmosis is a sexually transmitted infection. Although it is a microbacterium, it has the properties of a virus. Some forms of ureaplasma can negatively affect the human body. In practice, about 60% of women are carriers of this infection, but for the majority it does not cause any negative symptoms.

A woman can infect her sexual partner with ureaplasmosis. He can either become a carrier or get sick. The prerequisites for the onset of the disease are decreased immunity, the addition of other pathologies and inflammation in the genitourinary area.

Ureaplasmosis is transmitted from mother to fetus. That is why about 20% of newborn girls are carriers of ureaplasma. The infection may not make itself felt for many years, and then be detected during examination.

Untreated ureaplasmosis can have serious complications:

• infertility;
• pyelonephritis;
• joint diseases;
• miscarriage.

Since for a pregnant woman, the presence of ureaplasmosis can threaten the loss of the child, such an analysis is prescribed to all expectant mothers when registering.

Symptoms

If ureaplasmosis appears, the symptoms are as follows:

• burning when urinating;
• clear vaginal discharge.

The pathology does not cause clear symptoms, so the condition is easily confused with other problems. After complete recovery, a woman is not immune from relapses. Exacerbation begins after hypothermia, drinking alcohol, or stress.

Treatment

Treatment of ureaplasmosis is carried out at home. You can only use those medications prescribed by your doctor. Self-medication is dangerous.

Ureaplasma is resistant to most antibiotics. Finding an effective remedy can be difficult. Before prescribing the medicine, sensitivity tests may be performed.

If the woman is not pregnant, broad-spectrum antibiotics are used, including tetracycline, azithromycin and ofloxacin. While expecting a baby, all these drugs can cause serious harm, so only some of the macrolides are used.

Prevention

To avoid re-infection, you must follow these recommendations:

• avoid casual sex;
• use a condom;
• be treated together with your sexual partner.

By following these tips, you can protect your body from various infections!

Having visited any doctor, you will leave the office with a whole bunch of prescriptions - for medications, for tests, for research. It is not always possible to understand what they are talking about, even if the doctor’s handwriting is legible. The same applies to the results of research and analysis.

What is ureaplasma parvum DNA?

To make it completely clear, we are talking about the presence of “ureaplasma parvum” in your body, since its DNA has already been found.

Is it deadly? No, Many doctors consider the presence of this microorganism to be normal, it is found in every fourth woman. But there is little pleasant in such a carriage, because ureaplasma can cause chronic inflammatory processes, and it can cause a lot of trouble in the male body. A few words about transmission routes:

• During sexual intercourse. The microorganism feels great on the surface of sperm and vaginal epithelium;
• During. The baby receives everything from the mother, including undesirable factors;
• At , due to passage through the birth canal. This is a purely mechanical infection.

I don’t really want to reward my own child with such an interesting disease from the first days of life, so it’s better to get treatment.

When are they even checked for this?

Usually sent for analysis:

1. At family and child planning centers. Both parents to detect and prevent the spread of the disease;
2. Already during pregnancy, in order to know what problems you have to deal with;
3. In the presence of chronic inflammatory diseases of the internal or external genital organs, to determine the cause of the patient’s pathological condition;
4. If you suspect sexually transmitted diseases. To determine what exactly the patient is infected with.

You should not refuse to undergo testing, especially when it comes to family planning. The test results will not be sent anywhere; only the attending physician will know them.

This is not AIDS or syphilis, there is no epidemiological threat. And no one will force you to undergo treatment. But if we are talking not just about carriage, but about a chronic inflammatory process, you will insist on treatment yourself in order to get rid of unpleasant sensations.

Don’t forget about the possibility of infecting your sexual partner; no one will thank you for that. First unpleasant symptoms can cause rupture and accusations of treason.

Pathogenic effects of ureaplasma parvum on the body

Carriage has already been mentioned here, when can we talk about it? In the absence of symptoms of the inflammatory process and if there is a positive test for ureaplasma .

These two points must be combined, most often this happens in women. The patient is already infected with a microorganism, but does not feel any consequences of its impact on the body. At the same time, she can lead an active sex life, without protection, and plan to have a child.

A partner, and even more so a baby, cannot hope for simple carrier status. But at the beginning of the material it was said that every fourth woman has the bacterium in her body, it must be opportunistic.

It has not yet been proven by research, but in scientific and medical circles there is an opinion that ureaplasma can enhance the effect of pathogenic bacteria on the body:

1. Prolongs the course of the disease;
2. Promotes the manifestation of more pronounced clinical symptoms;
3. Complicates treatment. Standard medications sometimes become ineffective;
4. Creates an atypical picture of the disorder, thereby complicating the diagnosis.

Gender Differences

Differences in the course of the disease depending on gender have been repeatedly mentioned.

As you can see, the same sad consequences are possible for women, but the likelihood of their occurrence is much lower. And in general, the body of the fairer sex copes with such proximity more easily and is more accustomed. Men can develop urolithiasis and even arthritis. It would seem that these two states are not at all related to each other. Chronic inflammation, by the way, not only causes discomfort, it also leads to sexual dysfunction.

To treat or not to treat?

With the help of PCR, doctors will be able to establish the specific type of ureaplasma and even choose a treatment. But the choice remains with the patient to accept therapy or refuse it; no one can force it.

Is it worth treating the disease?

1. Most patients believe that since there are no unpleasant sensations or visible disorders, then there is no need for treatment;
2. Doctors sometimes fuel this desire in patients by stating the prevalence of the bacterium and the difficulty of selecting adequate treatment;
3. It is worth remembering that we will not be young and healthy forever. Sooner or later the immune system will begin to show its first failures;
4. Background immunity disorders can also be associated with severe infectious diseases, and no one is immune from them either;
5. And in such a “favorable” environment, the opportunistic microorganism will lose half of its name and become simply pathogenic;
6. But then you will have to fight not just one disease, but several at once;
7. In addition, by affecting the body for a long time, the bacteria will cause its damage. Over the course of many years, it will multiply on the mucous membrane, do you think, without damaging the latter?

However, excessive zeal will also not lead to anything good. Complete destruction of the natural microflora of the vagina will not have a positive effect on health.

When the test sheet says “ureaplasma parvum DNA - detected” in a separate line, what does this mean, it is better to immediately ask your doctor. He will refer you for additional examinations, if necessary, and prescribe medication.

Video about ureaplasma

Ureaplasma, U.urealyticum/U.parvum DNA, typing, real-time quantitative PCR - a method for the quantitative determination of ureaplasma DNA (Ureaplasma urealyticum / Ureaplasma parvum) in the studied biomaterial using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method with real-time detection. Using this analysis, it is possible to determine the degree of contamination of the urogenital tract with ureaplasma. The purpose of the analysis is to identify and typify two clinically significant types of ureaplasma: U.urealyticum and U.parvum.

Ureaplasmas are tiny bacteria that reproduce by simple division, bacteria belonging to the genus Ureaplasma of the Mycoplasmataceae family. They live on the mucous membranes of the human genital organs and urinary tract. The main nutrient substrate for them is urea, so they tend to colonize the genitourinary system. Ureaplasma cause inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract and respiratory tract.

Source of infection- a patient with ureaplasma infection or an asymptomatic carrier.

Ureaplasma is transmitted sexually, and intrauterine infection from a sick mother during childbirth is also possible. The incubation period lasts from 3 to 5 weeks, the decisive point here is the state of the infected person’s immunity. It should be noted that ureaplasmosis manifests itself with minor symptoms that bother patients little, and often does not manifest itself at all (especially in women). Sick women complain of occasional clear vaginal discharge that differs little from normal. Some may experience a burning sensation when urinating. If the patient’s immunity is very weak, then ureaplasma can move higher along the genital tract, causing inflammation of the uterus (endometritis) or appendages (adnexitis). Characteristic signs of endometritis are menstrual irregularities, bleeding, heavy and prolonged menstruation, nagging pain in the lower abdomen. With adnexitis, the fallopian tubes are affected, an adhesive process develops, which can lead to infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Repeated exacerbations can be associated with alcohol consumption, colds, and emotional overload. Ureaplasmosis in men is manifested by the appearance in the morning of a small amount of discharge from the urethra or nagging pain in the groin area when the infection spreads to the epididymis. At the same time, the quality of sperm deteriorates, which contributes to male infertility.

PCR method is now the fastest and most reliable method for diagnosing infectious diseases.

Using PCR analysis, it is possible to diagnose infection in the acute period and identify cases of carriage.

Preparation

• It is unacceptable to take material from women during menstruation and within 3 days after their end.
• 1-2 days before seeing a doctor, refrain from sexual intercourse;
• 1-2 days before seeing a doctor, do not douche and refuse to use any special means for genital hygiene;
• As soon as possible, stop using any medications in the form of vaginal suppositories, tablets or sprays, unless their use has been previously agreed with your doctor before the examination;
• In the evening, on the eve of visiting a doctor, you should toilet the external genitalia with warm water and soap. Women should never douche or insert any medications or hygiene products into the vagina;
• There is no need to wash in the morning before going to the doctor;
• It is advisable not to urinate 2-3 hours before visiting a doctor.

It is advisable to conduct examinations of women in the first half of the menstrual cycle, not earlier than the 5th day. Examination in the second half of the cycle is acceptable, no later than 5 days before the expected start of menstruation. If there are severe symptoms of inflammation, the material is taken on the day of treatment. The day before and on the day of the examination, the patient is not recommended to douche the vagina. It is not recommended to take biomaterial during antibacterial therapy (general / local) and during menses, earlier than 24-48 hours after sexual intercourse, intravaginal ultrasound and colposcopy. If a scraping is taken from the urethra for research, the material is collected before or no earlier than 2 to 3 hours after urination.

Indications

• Examination in the presence of clinical and laboratory signs of an inflammatory process in the urogenital tract in the absence of other pathogenic pathogens
• Sperm donor screening
• Examination of patients with miscarriage, diagnosed with infertility

Interpretation of results

The result is given in terms"detected" or "not detected".

"discovered" in the analyzed sample of biological material, a DNA fragment specific for Ureaplasma parvum and/or Ureaplasma urealyticum was found, infection with Ureaplasma parvum and/or Ureaplasma urealyticum.

• DETECTION Specific DNA fragments were detected in a concentration of more than 10 4 copies in the sample;
• DETECTION Specific DNA fragments were detected in a concentration of less than 10 4 copies in the sample;

"not found": no DNA fragments specific for Ureaplasma parvum and/or Ureaplasma urealyticum were found in the analyzed sample of biological material or the concentration of the pathogen in the sample is below the sensitivity limit of the test.

To the result "detected" a comment is added indicating the level of detected bacterial DNA in the urogenital scraping of epithelial cells relative to the threshold value (10^4 copies in the sample).

Detection of U.urealyticum / U. parvum DNA indicates the presence of pathogens. When assessing the results, it is necessary to take into account that ureaplasma U.urealyticum / U. parvum are opportunistic microorganisms and may be present in small concentrations in healthy individuals.

Ureaplasma parvum (from Latin - ureaplasma parvum)– opportunistic microflora that causes the development of inflammatory processes. Parvo is a type of ureaplasma recognized as clinically important. Treatment is necessary in case of increased activity of microorganisms.

Ureaplasma parvum – opportunistic pathogens

Ureaplasma parvum - what is it?

Ureaplasma parvum or parvo is a group of opportunistic unicellular microorganisms that do not have cell walls and therefore develop inside human cells. Microbes live on the mucous membranes of the urinary tract and reproductive organs. They penetrate the cytoplasm (the internal environment of cells), destroying the protective shell - the membrane. The process can occur in acute or asymptomatic (latent) form.

- what does it mean? This term refers to a disease whose causative agent is exclusively ureaplasma. The pathology is not recognized by many doctors, and is also not included in the ICD 9 and 10 versions. The thing is that the disease may not bother the carrier at all, that is, it may not manifest itself. Therefore, the danger factor of ureaplasmosis for human health is a big question.

This species, known as parvum, was discovered in 2002. Currently, this category has 4 serotypes (groups of microbes belonging to the same species): 3, 6, 1 and 14.

The term “ureaplasmosis” refers to all clinically important types of ureaplasma.

Methods of infection with ureaplasma parvum

Where does Ureaplasma parvo come from? The main, most common method of transmission is sexual intercourse. Ureaplasmosis is considered one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.

The second method of infection is from mother to fetus. In several studies, microbes that cause ureaplasmosis were found in 25–30% of newborn girls in the vagina. Bacteria were also detected in the nasopharynx of some male and female babies.

Germs can be passed from mother to baby during pregnancy

Is the infection transmitted through household contact? There is no exact answer to this question, but it is known that this method of transmission is unlikely. There is a small chance of infection after going to a public toilet or swimming in a contaminated pool.

It is worth considering that microbes live on the mucous membranes: in rare cases - in the nasopharynx, more often - in the genital area. Accordingly, you can become infected not only during sexual intercourse, but also through a kiss.

Symptoms of the disease

Ureaplasma parvum rarely manifests itself immediately after entering the body. As a rule, ureaplasmosis “activates” due to a decline in the immune system, unstable hormonal or psycho-emotional background.

General symptoms of the disease:

• discharge (cloudy and mucous, sometimes with pus);
• drawing and cutting pain in the groin area;
• brownish discharge (sometimes with blood clots);
• discomfort that manifests itself throughout sexual intercourse;
• swelling and redness of the genitals, as well as the area around them;
• painful urination;
• leukorrhea (excessive discharge, regular feeling of wetness in the perineal area).

With ureaplasmosis, discharge from the genitals appears

Similar symptoms are characteristic of many sexually transmitted infections, as well as inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. Some signs of ureaplasmosis may either not appear at all, or relate to other pathologies.

Symptoms of the disease manifest differently in men and women. Representatives of the fairer sex are more likely to suffer from pain and unhealthy discharge. Men, in turn, feel more pronounced discomfort during urination. At the same time, among representatives of the stronger sex there are many cases of self-healing of the disease.

Diagnosis of ureaplasmosis

Ureaplasmosis is detected through two main tests. The second examination is necessary in order not only to detect the pathogenic environment, but also to establish its activity.

To make a diagnosis, the following diagnostic methods are used:

1. Bakposev (bacterial inoculation). This type of laboratory research is the most informative. It allows you to determine the activity of the causative agent of the inflammatory process. The test requires urine and blood. Biological material is placed in an environment favorable for the proliferation of microbes. Based on the results of the examination, the type of pathogenic microorganisms is determined, as well as their viability and health hazard.
2. PCR (polymerase chain reaction). A modern type of diagnostics that involves determining the DNA of microbes. The analysis helps determine the type of pathogen, regardless of the stage and course of the disease. Using PCR, it is possible to identify clinically important types of ureaplasma, in particular parvum. The only disadvantage of this diagnostic method is that it cannot be used to determine the level of activity of pathogenic microorganisms.

Bacterial culture will help determine the activity of pathogenic microbes

Additional diagnostic methods:

• urine test (general);
• microscopic examination of microflora (scraping);
• Ultrasound of the pelvic organs.

These procedures are necessary if the patient has specific complaints, such as burning in the genital area and unhealthy discharge. Additional diagnostics help to identify diseases that have developed against the background of ureaplasma. Accordingly, not all patients require it.

The procedure for deciphering analyzes will not take much time if you prepare for it in advance.

It is best to disassemble using the following template:

1. Ureaplasma parvum (Ureaplasma parvum) (half-col.) DNA detected. This line in the test results indicates that microbial DNA was detected in the patient’s body.
2. Specific DNA fragments were detected in a concentration (quantity) of more/less than 10^4 copies in the sample. To decipher this line, it is not necessary to understand all the intricacies of medicine; it is enough to simply know that an indicator of less than 10^4 is the norm (according to research by the Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor of the Russian Federation). That is why a positive research result, which indicates the presence of microbes in the body, does not always indicate the need for treatment.

Ureaplasmosis was not detected

There are such concepts as titer and degree - with their help the danger of ureaplasma is measured for each specific case. The norm is 10^4 and below, higher values ​​indicate the risk of developing various diseases against the background of ureaplasmosis.

Treatment of ureaplasma parvum

Treatment of ureaplasmosis should be comprehensive. Therapy necessarily includes antibiotics and immunomodulators. Patients are also often prescribed eubiotics - drugs from this group are used both for the treatment and prevention of ureaplasma.

Traditional medicine in this case is practically useless. You can use various herbal teas and decoctions to boost immunity, but their effect cannot be compared with synthetic immunomodulators. Basing treatment on folk remedies is contraindicated.

Is it necessary to treat ureaplasmosis?

If the reading is normal (10^4 and below), no treatment is required. The doctor may prescribe therapy consisting of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, Neurodiclovit). This is due to the fact that even latent ureaplasmosis negatively affects the liver.

It is dangerous to prescribe antibacterial agents when the indicator is normal. They can have the opposite effect, that is, increase the activity of ureaplasma. Hormonal medications work about the same way.

What to do if the indicator is normal, but symptoms of ureaplasmosis still appear? This phenomenon often indicates the development of other inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. Accordingly, it is necessary to undergo additional diagnostics and identify the pathology that is the cause of the ailments. Ureaplasma is not always the root cause of diseases, and this must be taken into account.

Before starting treatment for ureaplasmosis, you should consult your doctor.

There is no need to believe people who say that therapy for ureaplasmosis is mandatory in any case. It is best to focus on test results, as well as consult with several doctors in order to receive the most accurate and correct recommendations.

If the indicator is higher than normal, then treatment is necessary.

How to treat with drugs

Therapy is aimed at achieving three goals: removing microbes from the body, boosting immunity and normalizing microflora. The treatment regimen is selected individually. Antibiotics used for therapy must be sensitive to specific types of microorganisms.

Among other things, the nature of the disease plays a huge role. Treatment of chronic pathology can take several months. The disease in the acute stage is treated in 2-4 weeks (on average). Also, treatment of chronic ureaplasmosis requires 2-3 types of antibiotics at once.

How to treat? As mentioned earlier, drugs from 3 groups are used for therapy:

1. Antibiotics. The most commonly used antibacterial drugs are from the macrolide group, for example, Azithromycin or Clarithromycin tablets. Tetracyclines (Doxycycline capsules) are also used. Antibiotics from these groups are active against most pathogenic microorganisms. Fluoroquinolones belonging to the 2nd and 3rd generations (Ofloxacin) can also be used for treatment. When choosing drugs, you need to focus on their spectrum of action.
2. Immunomodulators. Drugs from this group are necessary to restore or improve the body’s own resistance. Medicines such as Methyluracil (tablets and suppositories), Timalin (solution for injection) are used. The most popular medication is Ibuprofen.
3. Eubiotics (bioactive additives). These medications are necessary to restore and maintain beneficial microflora. This category includes drugs such as Bifidumbacterin (suppositories), Lactobacterin (mixture for injection). Eubiotics also destroy pathogenic microflora, but in their effect they are much inferior to antibiotics.

Lactobacterin will help restore beneficial microflora Treatment also depends on the gender of the patient and the location of the disease. Women are often prescribed vaginal suppositories that have an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect (Genferon, Hexicon).

Rehabilitation therapy, which is often carried out after the main treatment, includes vitamin and mineral complexes, various dietary supplements and even antifungal medications (for example, Fluconazole).

During therapy you need to follow a strict diet. It is imperative to avoid alcohol and various spices. It is necessary to limit the consumption of fried, fatty and overly salty foods. It is recommended to eat more fruits, dairy products and drink fresh natural juices.

If you have ureaplasmosis, it is recommended to drink more natural juices

It is also necessary to abstain from sexual intercourse throughout the entire treatment. This is necessary for the safety of the partner and for the successful treatment of the patient himself.

In some cases, normalizing your daily routine also helps. Such a measure is needed to strengthen the body, reduce stress and, as a result, speed up therapy.

Is ureaplasma dangerous?

Elevated levels of ureaplasma are dangerous. When a disease is detected, you need to undergo regular tests to monitor the activity of microbes.

Consequences that ureaplasmosis can lead to:

• infertility;
• premature birth;
• inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system in men and women (the most common are cystitis and prostatitis);
• increased risk of contracting other STIs.

Ureaplasmosis can cause the development of prostatitis

Studies have established a direct effect of ureaplasma on the kidneys and liver. The thing is that microbes synthesize a special enzyme in the cytoplasm - urease. It is capable of breaking down urea into ammonia.

In pregnant women, the symptoms of ureaplasmosis appear more often, since in this condition women experience unstable hormonal levels and a sharp decline in the immune system. At the same time, ureaplasma poses little danger to a newborn, because most often in children it is cured on its own.

Ureaplasma parvum or urealiticum - differences

Parvo and urealiticum are types of ureaplasma of clinical importance. That is, various diagnostic methods determine the presence or absence of microorganisms from these two groups in the body.

These ureaplasmas are similar in their negative effects: they destroy the structure of healthy cells, since they do not have their own “shell”. That is, these microorganisms are similar in structure to each other.

Ureaplasma urealiticum under magnification

There are 2 significant differences between them: prevalence and pathogenicity. Urealiticum is found much more often in tests, but parvo is more dangerous to human health.

In medicine, there is no special division between the two types of ureaplasma, because they have similar symptoms and lead to the development of the same pathologies. Moreover, the same drugs are used to treat urealiticum and parvum.

Prevention

Prevention of ureaplasmosis primarily includes complete abstinence from casual and unprotected sexual intercourse. Sexual contact in this case includes not only vaginal sex, but also oral sex. People who have already suffered from ureaplasmosis need to be especially careful about casual relationships.

Prevention also includes general recommendations:

• maintaining a healthy lifestyle (mainly quitting smoking and alcohol abuse);
• the use of means to boost immunity and improve health;
• periodic gynecological tests;
• proper nutrition, enriched with vitamins.

All this will help protect yourself not only from ureaplasmosis, but also from other diseases of the genitourinary system.

A healthy diet will help protect against ureaplasmosis

"Ureaplasma parvum DNA detected." Such a record is far from uncommon among the results of clinical studies.

Yes, most often this diagnosis is voiced to women of reproductive age. But this does not mean that men and even small children cannot suffer from the mentioned ailment.

Is it as scary as it seems at first glance? And what does this even mean? How did ureaplasma parvum enter the body, what does it “feed on” and what does it threaten? Can it be cured at all?

The patient's panic is understandable. A concept unfamiliar to them suddenly turned out to be voiced where banal cystitis was supposed, a minor disturbance of the microflora or hormonal change was obvious. Surely, the expectant mother, who could not get pregnant for a long time, and her anamnesis mentions miscarriages and missed pregnancies, did not expect such a “guest”. Her husband, who was only concerned about discomfort during urination, did not expect it either. And most importantly: what does such a record in the test results mean for their unborn baby?

First, let’s remember what “ureaplasma parvum” is.

It should also be taken into account that during evolution, ureaplasma has lost its own membrane and, due to its small size, can penetrate any organs and tissues, destroying everything in its path.

For approximately the same reason, it is not so easy to identify, since conventional tests (urine and blood) are often unable to do this. Especially when we are talking about the period of the so-called “calm”, that is, the asymptomatic presence of ureaplasma in the body. After all, it is also called a conditionally pathogenic element, which, according to some versions, is at the stage of development between a bacterium and a virus. And it can become active only when there is a need for it “ favorable conditions»:

• Decreased immunity;
• Chronic course of gynecological diseases;
• Sexually transmitted infection;
• A sharp increase in stress on the body (for example, pregnancy).

In such cases, a woman begins to notice a clear deterioration in her health, which often begins with harmless, at first glance, discharge. They are often slimy, transparent or white, with an unpleasant putrid odor. Following them, abdominal pain, bloody spotting, and disruption of the menstrual cycle may appear. Cystitis, vaginitis, and cervicitis often develop in tandem with ureaplasma.

In men The range of symptoms is somewhat narrower as it is limited to burning/pain/discomfort during urination or sexual intercourse. In the absence of adequate treatment, complications such as urethritis and inflammation of the prostate gland/testicles are possible.

But no matter how different the severity of the symptoms between partners, they both require a thorough examination. And, first of all, it will begin with general tests, smears, examination of the genital organs by specialists and, most importantly, diagnosis using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

It is the last point that relates to molecular diagnostic methods, which makes it possible to detect ureaplasmosis even in the passive phase, during the incubation period. That is, there are no symptoms yet (including other “concomitant” diseases), but the pathological molecule has already been identified. In such cases, the analysis results read “Ureaplasma parvum DNA detected.” There is no need to doubt the reliability of the study, since, if all the rules of the procedure are followed, it reaches 100%.

Ureaplasmosis in men

Few women know what “ureaplasma parvum” is and how such a diagnosis threatens their health. What can we say then about men who, according to statistics, are much less likely to be carriers of the mentioned bacteria and do not even realize how dangerous it is.

The situation will be further complicated by the fact that first symptoms rather vague and, to some extent, relate to several diseases of the genitourinary system:

• White or clear discharge from the urethra.
• Discomfort during urination.
• Pain/burning/itching.

You can also mention unpleasant sensations during intimate relationships. By the way, it is the latter, if they were unprotected, that are considered the main reason for the entry of ureaplasma parvum into the body.

It is possible that representatives of the stronger sex may not rush to see a specialist, believing that everything will “go away on its own.” In principle, this option is possible. But what if not? Let's get acquainted with the possible consequences of "inaction":

• Urethritis.
• Inflammatory processes of the prostate gland and appendages.
• Emotional instability.
• Deterioration of erection, as well as the composition of sperm.
• Problems conceiving a child, which can develop into infertility.

To all this it is worth adding possible cutting pains, swelling of the appendages, and the transition of the mentioned ailments to a chronic form.

Bacteria during pregnancy

Expectant mothers undoubtedly fall into the highest risk category. And it’s not even about the “double” load on the body, but about its vulnerability. After all, the immune system has not yet gotten used to the presence of an embryo and may temporarily weaken its defense.

This mainly applies to women who, even before conceiving a baby, were carriers of ureaplasma. To some extent, they were lucky, since one of the symptoms of this disease is hormonal imbalance and unsuccessful attempts to get pregnant. And if fertilization does occur, you will have to be very attentive to your well-being and regularly undergo all the necessary tests.

It is possible that ureaplasma parvum will manifest itself again in the first trimester. In this case, immediate antibiotic therapy will be required to prevent miscarriage.

Perhaps vaginal suppositories/other medications will be sufficient, since antibiotics in the first trimester are extremely undesirable, although doctors convince patients of the gentle properties of those they have selected.

Treatment of the disease

What for men, what for women, treatment algorithms consist of several points:

• Examination by a specialist, passing the necessary tests. You may also need an ultrasound of the genitourinary system.
• Antibacterial therapy.
• Antifungal drugs, as well as an individual treatment regimen for each of the concomitant diseases.
• Physiotherapeutic procedures.
• Vitamin complexes to boost immunity.

It is very important to do before starting treatment culture for bacteria to select the most effective dosage forms. Thus, the issue of individual tolerance and the potential for allergic reactions will also be resolved.

Please note! A prerequisite for a quick recovery is temporary abstinence from sexual intercourse, lack of stress, psycho-emotional stability, quality nutrition and healthy sleep. By fulfilling all these conditions, ureaplasmosis will recede and will not bother you anymore. But, since the bacteria will most likely remain in the body, you should be more attentive to your health in the future.