Today, ureaplasmosis is a common STD, which develops when the human body is damaged by pathogenic microorganisms. In this case, a necessary condition for its development is a violation of the immune system, because the causative agent of the infection can be in a healthy body in a passive state. Ureaplasma in men leads to an inflammatory process, doctors recommend timely treatment of pathology. Ureaplasmosis is sexually transmitted, so medicine should pay enough attention to the issue of prevention and prevention of the disease. According to statistics, 70% of men are carriers of infection.
Problem Description
In men, ureaplasma, the causes of which lie in the transmission of infection during unprotected intercourse, is much less common than in women. The causative agent of this pathology is the microorganisms Ureaplasma parvum - small microbes that occupy an intermediate position between bacteria and viruses.
In a healthy body, microbes are located on the mucous membranes of the genitourinary organs, without leading to the development of the disease. Under the influence of provoking factors, they are activated and begin to destroy healthy epithelial cells, provoking the development of the inflammatory process.
Ureaplasma in men is a serious disease, which leads to a disorder in the formation of sperm, infertility. Pathology has a pronounced picture. If untreated, it takes on a chronic form. Ureaplasmosis can occur in any part of the human urogenital system, but it usually affects the urethra, testicles and their appendages, prostate gland and bladder. With a strong immune response, the inflammatory process does not develop. In some cases, self-healing of men is observed. Treatment of ureaplasma in men should be mandatory.
Causes of the development of the disease
Usually, men become infected from women during intercourse. With strong immunity, microbes calmly live in the body, without leading to the development of acute inflammation. Often, pathology in men is detected by chance during a routine medical examination.
The causes of the development of the disease are:
- Unprotected intercourse with an infected partner or carrier of infection. People who have promiscuous sexual relationships are usually infected. It is also possible infection during kisses.
- Infection of the child during its passage through the birth canal or during the pregnancy of a woman with bacteria in the amniotic fluid. But ureaplasma is not found in all newborns, even if the mother is infected.
- Infection during transplantation of donor organs.
- Contact-household transmission of infection. This is especially true in swimming pools, public toilets, transport. This method of transmission of infection today is controversial in medicine, not all doctors are prone to the fact that the infection can enter the body through household items.
The following categories of people are at risk:
- under the age of 30;
- started to live sexually early;
- frequently changing partners;
- suffering from STDs and infectious diseases.
To provoke the development of a disease such as ureaplasma in men (photos of the stronger sex who have encountered this ailment are presented in the article), provided there is a latent infection in the body, prolonged use of antibacterial or hormonal drugs, constant stress and depression, malnutrition and a deterioration in the quality of life can occur. The main provoking factors are:
- Immune system impairment.
- The presence of urogenital infections and diseases that are transmitted sexually.
- Violation of local immunity as a result of injuries or medical procedures.
- Disruption of the hormonal system.
- Long-term use of antibacterial and hormonal drugs.
- Abuse of bad habits.
- Violation of the regime of work and rest.
Signs of illness
Symptoms of ureaplasma in men are quite acute, but they are often confused with other infectious or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. Many members of the stronger sex may not even suspect that they have ureaplasmosis.
The main symptoms of pathology include:
- pain, itching and burning during urination;
- redness and swelling of the penis;
- increase in body temperature;
- sensation of pressure in the bladder;
- premature ejaculation;
- transparent discharge from the urethra.
The incubation period can last several months. At this time, the man is a carrier of infection, which he can transmit to an uninfected sexual partner. Symptoms of the disease may disappear on their own for a short period of time, and then manifest again. Ureaplasma in men, the causes of which may be different, without treatment can provoke the development of inflammatory processes.
The sperm of an infected man contains a small amount of zinc and selenium, so its quality is significantly impaired. The risk of developing impaired functionality of the nervous system, muscles and joints also increases.
Complications
Most often, ureaplasmosis leads to the development of such pathologies:
- Urethritis, which is manifested by pain, burning in the urethra and discomfort during urination. Sometimes the disease goes away on its own.
- Epididymitis, which is characterized by the inflammatory process in the epididymis, they can increase in size and condense.
- Prostatitis is caused by difficulty urinating, discomfort and pain in the perineum, impaired erection, and the development of infertility.
- The narrowing of the urethra in a chronic form of pathology. With frequent inflammation, adhesions form in the urethra. Which impede the passage of urine and semen.
- Urolithiasis disease.
- Infectious meningitis and arthritis.
- Infertility due to a decrease in sperm quality.
- Intoxication, weakness, fatigue, fever.
After effective treatment, provided that there are no concomitant pathologies in men, reproductive function is restored. In a chronic disease, relapses occur as a result of weakened immunity, hypothermia, emotional stress.
Diagnosis of ureaplasmosis
Diagnosis of the disease begins with a medical history, questioning and examination of the patient, as a result of which a possible reason for the development of pathology is clarified. In each individual case, the doctor prescribes an analysis for ureaplasma in men.
- Bacteriological culture on Ureaplasma parvum. This technique also allows you to determine the sensitivity of microorganisms to antibacterial drugs.
- PCR to determine the type of pathogen and develop treatment tactics. The PCR method makes it possible to identify even one pathological cell in a man’s body. Today, this technique is the most reliable in diagnosing this disease.
- ELISA for assessing the number of pathogenic microorganisms. When conducting ELISA, venous blood is taken, which is examined for the presence of antibodies to ureaplasma. If any, we can talk about human infection.
- REEF. This method helps to identify the pathogen and the proteins produced on it.
- Spermogram.
- Microscopic examination of the ejaculate, which is collected on an empty stomach in the morning.
Also, the doctor may prescribe additional examination methods to determine the presence of other infections in the body. If ureaplasma in men was detected during diagnosis, this suggests that his sexual partner is also infected, so treatment should be carried out jointly.
Treatment of ureaplasmosis
Treatment of ureaplasma in men is prescribed by the doctor after an accurate diagnosis. Usually, in this case, the sensitivity of the pathogen to antibiotics is taken into account. Most often, the doctor prescribes tetracycline antibacterial agents, macrolides or fluoroquinolones can also be prescribed. Often requires the use of two drugs at the same time, which belong to different groups. The duration of therapy is about ten days. After taking antibiotics, treatment of ureaplasma in men with drugs is supposed to be in the form of probiotics to prevent the development of dysbiosis. It can be, for example, Linex or Bifiform. Often, the following treatment is prescribed by a doctor:
- antifungal agents;
- the introduction of drug solutions into the urethra;
- immunomodulators to strengthen the immune system;
- physiotherapy and vitamin therapy.
Before treating ureaplasma in men, the doctor says that joint therapy with his sexual partner is required to prevent the development of relapses in the future.
In case of emergency treatment of infection, the doctor prescribes the introduction of antiseptics such as Miramistin or Chlorhexidine into the urethra. But these drugs can not be abused, as they can provoke burns of the urethra epithelium or cause allergies.
Contraindications during therapy
Contraindications in the treatment of ureplasmosis are: individual sensitivity to the components of the drugs, the presence of allergic reactions. During therapy, the patient should adhere to a diet, exclude alcohol, spicy and fatty foods from his diet. It is also necessary to refrain from sexual intercourse. After treatment, it is recommended to undergo a second examination. Self-medication in this case is strictly prohibited.
Treatment control
Ureaplasma in men, the symptoms and treatment of which are given above, requires a follow-up examination after a course of therapy. This makes it possible to establish the effectiveness of treatment. In the absence of results, the doctor prescribes a second course of therapy using other medications. Also, a new scheme is drawn up when the patient has already been treated in the past for this disease, as a result of which pathogenic microorganisms have developed resistance to drugs.
Control diagnostics are also indicated after repeated treatment. A second examination should also be carried out by the patient’s sexual partner. Usually it is carried out 20 days after the end of therapy. During this period, the following drugs are prescribed to the patient:
- immunomodulators;
- drugs aimed at restoring the liver.
Alternative therapy
Treatment with traditional medicine is possible only if approved by the attending physician, their independent use is prohibited. Typically, folk remedies serve as an additional method of therapy aimed at increasing human immunity.
For this purpose, use a decoction of goldenrod, cloves of garlic, which must be taken raw several pieces a day. Also, herbs such as clover, St. John's wort, chamomile, plantain and wormwood have a good strengthening effect. Decoctions are prepared from them and taken a few spoons per day. With caution, it is necessary to use medicinal herbs for people prone to allergic reactions. For any manifestations of allergies, it is necessary to stop taking decoctions.
Forecast
Ureaplasma in men has a good prognosis, subject to all prescriptions and recommendations of the attending physician. Often, the disease goes away on its own, without causing harm to the body of a man. With untimely treatment or its absence, serious complications may develop, which often lead to the development of infertility. In medical practice, cases of the birth of dead children from men who suffered from this pathology were recorded. Therefore, when the first symptoms appear, it is recommended to contact a medical institution.
Ureaplasma is now effectively treated, so a person can be completely healthy in a few weeks, provided that all the doctor's instructions are followed. It is important to conduct joint therapy of sexual partners, this will avoid relapse and the spread of infection.
Prevention
Ureaplasma in men, the symptoms and causes of which are known to many, is usually transmitted from an infected woman during sexual intercourse, so the main preventive method is to avoid random and random connections. Using a condom is the main tool that protects against infection. Also, for the purpose of prevention, it is necessary to monitor personal hygiene.
Ureaplasmosis manifests itself in violation of human immunity, it can be in a passive state for a long time without showing any symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to periodically undergo examination by a urologist, take tests for latent infections.
Ureaplasma is a danger to people with low immunity, provoking the development of acute forms of infectious pathologies in them. Such people need to regularly use vitamin and mineral complexes, get rid of addictions, balance their nutrition, and engage in physical activity.