Is a positive result for Ureaplasma urealyticum in women serious?
I have been experiencing frequent diarrhea, frequent urination, and painful urination recently. I was diagnosed with Ureaplasma urealyticum positive. I would like to ask, is Ureaplasma urealyticum positive a serious condition in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Whether a positive result for Ureaplasma urealyticum in women is serious depends on the specific circumstances.
1. Non-serious cases: Ureaplasma urealyticum is a common pathogen in the urinary and reproductive systems. If a woman is infected with this pathogen but experiences no obvious discomfort or symptoms, it is generally not considered serious. In such cases, maintaining good personal hygiene and avoiding unhygienic sexual practices is usually sufficient, and special treatment may not be necessary.
2. Serious cases: If a woman has a weakened immune system and becomes infected with Ureaplasma urealyticum, and experiences clear symptoms such as itching or pain in the urethra, discharge from the urethral opening, increased and cloudy vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pressure or pain, back pain with fatigue, or varying degrees of urgency, frequency, or painful urination, the condition may be serious. In such cases, prompt medical treatment is necessary to prevent severe complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease, salpingitis, and potentially infertility, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy.
If in doubt, it is recommended to seek timely medical consultation.
