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• Pain in the pelvic area and pain during sexual intercourse; Should my sexual partners also be treated? • An abnormal vaginal discharge; Sexual partners of people diagnosed with Mycoplasma genitalium should be tested and treated. How do you test for mycoplasma genitalium? What is mycoplasma genitalium? Mycoplasma genitalium is a bacteria that infects the mucous membranes of the urethra, cervix and anus. Mycoplasma genitalium is tested by taking a urine sample or a urethral swab (a sample of secretions) in men and a cervical swab in women How is it transmitted? How is mycoplasma genitalium treated? It is transmitted by vaginal and anal sex. Mycoplasma genitalium is treated using oral antibiotics. What are the signs and symptoms? Men there may be no symptoms. OR When is it safe to have sex again? It is recommended not have sex or to use condoms for one week after finishing treatment. • Inflammation of the urethra (the urine passage); • Stinging or burning when passing urine; Do I need further tests after I’ve been treated? • A discharge from the penis. A repeat test one month after treatment is recommended to make sure that the infection has gone. Occasionally a second course of antibiotics is required. Women there may be no symptoms. OR How do I avoid getting mycoplasma genitalium again? Condoms should be used until your partners have had a negative sexual health check. Use condoms for all casual partners. Gold Coast Sexual Health Service Information pamphlet on Mycoplasma Genitalium