Mycoplasmosis is a common sexually transmitted disease that affects the urinary and reproductive systems of the body. The causative agent of infection is mycoplasma, the smallest microorganisms in nature. As a rule, mycoplasmosis in women is asymptomatic. Therefore, it is difficult to identify this disease.

Usually, the symptoms of mycoplasmosis in women occur with a weakened immune system. According to medical statistics, 60% of women suffering from this disease have been asymptomatic for several years. And the symptoms appear only with a decrease in immunity.

As a rule, mycoplasmosis in women manifests itself in the form of scanty translucent secretions and itching in the vagina. If the patient is not provided with the necessary medical care at this stage, painful sensations may occur when urinating.

After that, mycoplasma penetrates into the uterus and pulling pains in the lower abdomen are added to the described symptoms. They usually worsen before the onset of menstruation.

If this disease is not cured in time, infertility may develop. Moreover, mycoplasmosis is found in most women who are unable to conceive. In general, mycoplasma at any stage of the disease reduces the possibility of fertilization of the egg.

Mycoplasmosis during pregnancy

Mycoplasmosis is particularly dangerous during pregnancy. Mycoplasma affects the amniotic egg, which leads to its rejection by the body. In 70% of cases, mycoplasmosis leads to miscarriage.

Mycoplasmosis is fraught with another danger. Mycoplasma can disrupt fetal development. It is capable of modifying chromosomes, as a result of which a child may be born with certain abnormalities. Almost 10% of children whose mothers suffered from mycoplasmosis during pregnancy have functional disorders in almost all organs.

Pregnancy itself in women suffering from this disease is accompanied by serious complications. Severe toxicosis, polyhydramnios, and placental abruption are observed.

All these problems that a woman suffering from mycoplasmosis may face are one of the main reasons why doctors strongly recommend undergoing a detailed medical examination even at the stage of pregnancy planning.

Diagnosis and treatment of Mycoplasmosis

The main methods of diagnosis of this disease:

• Seeding to determine the sensitivity of mycoplasmas to antibiotics;

• Molecular diagnostics (DNA);

• Determination of antibodies in the blood (enzyme immunoassay ELISA).

It is optimal to carry out a combined diagnosis involving a combination of two or three research methods.

Mycoplasmosis in women is a disease that requires the most serious treatment. This treatment should be comprehensive, including medications that affect mycoplasma, as well as drugs that strengthen the immune system.

The course of treatment for mycoplasmosis is always strictly individual. When prescribing a course, the doctor takes into account the clinical form and severity of the disease, the presence of complications, the state of the immune system, and the body's sensitivity to antibiotics.

Ten days after the end of mycoplasmosis treatment in women, a follow-up medical examination is performed. After that, the study is repeated three times during three menstrual cycles. If no recurrence of mycoplasma is detected during this time, the patient is considered cured.

Prevention of mycoplasmosis

Special preventive measures designed to prevent mycoplasma infection have not yet been developed. Therefore, doctors recommend following the same rules as in the prevention of other sexually transmitted diseases.

In conclusion, we once again urge women to contact a gynecologist immediately at the slightest suspicion of mycoplasma. Early diagnosis of this disease and prompt treatment will help to avoid many problems. transescort.org