What are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection in women?
Disease description:
I have been experiencing frequent urination and urgency recently. The doctor said it's a mycoplasma infection. May I ask, what are the symptoms of mycoplasma infection in women?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Women with mycoplasma infection often do not show symptoms immediately, but when symptoms do appear, common manifestations include:
1. Changes in vaginal discharge: Women with the infection may notice changes in the amount, color, or odor of vaginal discharge. The discharge may become more abundant, appear yellow or green, and have a foul smell.
2. Urethral irritation: When the infection spreads to the urethra, symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, painful urination, redness, and congestion at the urethral opening may also occur.
3. Lower abdominal pain: In some cases, the infection can cause discomfort or pain in the lower abdomen.
4. Pain during sexual intercourse: Some patients may experience dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), vaginal bleeding after intercourse, as well as vaginal pain, abnormal odor, or discharge.
5. Menstrual cycle abnormalities: Although uncommon, some women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle, such as increased bleeding or shortened cycle length.
6. Risk of infertility: Long-term untreated mycoplasma infection may affect reproductive health, increasing the risk of pelvic inflammatory disease, which can lead to infertility.
