What are the symptoms of Mgen?

It is possible for a man or a woman to have Mgen and not experience any symptoms at all. Many of the symptoms below can be caused by other infections.

For women, symptoms may include:

• Burning sensation when urinating
• Bleeding between periods
  
• Bleeding after sex 
  
• A change in your usual vaginal discharge
  
• Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen
  
• Pain during sex
  
  

For men, symptoms may include:

• Discharge from the penis
  
• Burning sensation while urinating
• Itching, tenderness or swelling in the penis
• Enlarged lymph nodes in the groin
  
• Pain during intercourse or ejaculation
• Blood in urine or semen
  
  

How do I get Mgen?

Mgen is passed on from an infected person to another person through unprotected vaginal or anal sex. It is still unknown if Mgen can be spread through oral sex.

How can I find out if I have Mgen?

Mgen is diagnosed by taking a urine sample, in men, and in women it’s diagnosed by taking a vaginal or cervix swab.

Call or message us to get answers to any questions you may have about getting tested.

Is it difficult to treat Mgen?

Mgen can be treated successfully with antibiotics, although drug-resistant strains of Mgen can make it more difficult to treat.

Treatment consists of 5 to maximum 10 days of oral antibiotics (tablets/capsules). It’s important that the correct antibiotics are used, and that all the medication is taken.

Seek advice from a healthcare professional if your symptoms continue for more than a few days after completing your treatment.

A repeat test could be advised by your doctor, but should only be performed >3 weeks after start of treatment.

Should my partner get tested too?

If you are diagnosed with Mgen, your current partner(s) should also be tested and treated.

It is advised not to have sex until you and your partner have finished treatment. If this is not possible, use a condom.

What happens if Mgen is left untreated?

Left untreated, Mgen can lead to serious health conditions.

In women, the infection can spread up into the womb, fallopian tubes and ovaries, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

PID, in turn, can increase the risk of infertility and ectopic pregnancy (a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes). It can also cause cervicitis or endometritis.

In pregnant women, Mgen may lead to premature delivery or even loss of pregnancy, but evidence for this is not consistent in different studies.

In men, urthritis can lead to strictures of your urethra, which means that your urine tube will be partially or completely closed. It can cause pain and swelling and lead to proctitis and epididymitis.

How do I prevent myself from getting Mgen (again)?

Using condoms (correctly) every time you have sexual intercourse is the best way to prevent getting or giving someone Mgen.

Whether you are in a new relationship or a long-term monogamous relationship, it is best for both you and your partner to get tested before having unprotected sex.