Mycoplamsa genitalium
(Mgen)
Mycoplasma genitalium (or Mgen) is an STD that can cause infection among people of any sex or gender. Mgen can infect the cervix, the urethra of the penis, or the rectum.
Symptoms
Most of the time, people with Mgen have no signs. If a person has signs, they might notice: A discharge from the penis; a burning feeling when you urinate; a discharge from the vagina.
If you have any of these signs, you should see a doctor. You should also see a doctor if you think your partner has an STI or is showing signs of having one. An STI can cause a strange sore, a fluid that smells bad, burning when you pee, pain or bleeding after sex, or bleeding between periods.
How do you get it?
You can get Mgen from someone who has it if you have vaginal or anal sex with them without a condom. Researchers are still trying to figure out if oral sex can spread Mgen from one person to another. Even if a person with Mgen has no signs or symptoms, they can still give the infection to someone else.
How do you protect yourself?
STIs like Mgen can only be completely avoided by not having vaginal or anal sex. If you are sexually active, the following things can make it less likely that you will get Mgen: Being in a long-term, stable relationship with someone who doesn't have Mgen; and using condoms the right way every time you have vaginal or anal sex.
For additional information, visit cdc.gov
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