Mycoplasma genitalium aka MG is a bacteria that can live in
the urinary and genital tract. It has been know about since 1983 but the link
has only recently been made between the bacteria and sex. Most times women are
asymptomatic but some may experience bleeding after sex, unusual vaginal
discharge, lower pelvic pain, pain during sex and/or bleeding between periods. Men
are always symptomatic with symptoms such as discharge, balantitis and prosthitis may be experienced.
It is transmitted via unprotected sex and is more common in people
with multiple partners. It is easily
treated but also easily avoided, by the use of condom. So another good reason
to always practice safe sex.
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