Patient's question:
I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried about it affecting my fertility, and I'm also extremely sensitive to cold and coldness. Could pelvic inflammatory disease with a positive Mycoplasma test cause this situation?Doctor's answer:
Mycoplasma is a type of microscopic pathogen distinct from bacteria and fungi. There are over 80 species in the Mycoplasma genus, with those related to humans including Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP), Mycoplasma hominis (MH), Ureaplasma urealyticum (UU), and Mycoplasma genitalium (MG). The former causes pneumonia, while the latter three are primarily responsible for urogenital infections.After urogenital infection with Mycoplasma, the diseases it causes are non-gonococcal urethritis in men and primarily non-gonococcal urogenital infections in women. In men, symptoms include urethral itching, burning sensation, and difficulty urinating, with a minority experiencing frequent urination. The urethral orifice may show mild redness and swelling, with thin secretions. Some patients remain asymptomatic. In women, symptoms include increased vaginal discharge, urethral burning, and may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, tubo-ovarian abscess, and other conditions, potentially causing infertility, miscarriage, and ectopic pregnancy.
It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. Treatment should be symptomatic based on the results of drug sensitivity testing and clinical conditions.