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Risk of Mycoplasma Genitalium
m.genetalium risk..?
by nervous181, 2 hours
Hi. I'm a 31 y.o. Male in Europe.
6 weeks ago I was a total idiot. I met csw. I got a brief protected **, fingered her deeply, 5 min of protected vaginal penis insertion.
Then I quickly removed protection and finished of by hand, came on her back. I used the same hand I used on her to masturbate myself.
There was never direct contact of mucus membranes.
One month later I got mild pain in left testicle, came and went for 1 week, it might have been a litle swollen and red (maybe) but not warmer than the other. Forced my selfe to masturbate without erection, next two Days I had a few redpatches on the head of penis, went away on its own. Some days later I started feeling some discomfort on head of penis and some in uthera ( itching, mild burning). Pain in testicle is gone, but comes around now and then. I have also for the last 9 days had frequent urge to urinate (no pain) but slight burning in uthera after urinating. I also have weak pressure when urinating., feels like there is always some ruin left when I finished urinating. The urge is not there when I get up in the morning, but slowly comeson during afternoon and gets worse throughout the day. I go to the bathroom maybe 10 times a day. I also got tiny discharge (a drop or so) but this I have to milk out, the discharge does not smell and its clear or grey like precum.
I might add that I have always had a lie discharge after heavy bowel movement.
I tested negative 2 times for chlamydia and gonnorgea with PCR realtime (5weeks after incident).
There is no pain when ejaculating.
Now I am totally genital focused and anxious..!! Checking my self every hour or so for discharge.
I love my wife deeply, and I am so scared that I might have given her mycoplasma genitalium.
I am currently waiting for m.genitalium test result.
Thankful for replies.
by nervous181, 2 hours
Hi. I'm a 31 y.o. Male in Europe.
6 weeks ago I was a total idiot. I met csw. I got a brief protected **, fingered her deeply, 5 min of protected vaginal penis insertion.
Then I quickly removed protection and finished of by hand, came on her back. I used the same hand I used on her to masturbate myself.
There was never direct contact of mucus membranes.
One month later I got mild pain in left testicle, came and went for 1 week, it might have been a litle swollen and red (maybe) but not warmer than the other. Forced my selfe to masturbate without erection, next two Days I had a few redpatches on the head of penis, went away on its own. Some days later I started feeling some discomfort on head of penis and some in uthera ( itching, mild burning). Pain in testicle is gone, but comes around now and then. I have also for the last 9 days had frequent urge to urinate (no pain) but slight burning in uthera after urinating. I also have weak pressure when urinating., feels like there is always some ruin left when I finished urinating. The urge is not there when I get up in the morning, but slowly comeson during afternoon and gets worse throughout the day. I go to the bathroom maybe 10 times a day. I also got tiny discharge (a drop or so) but this I have to milk out, the discharge does not smell and its clear or grey like precum.
I might add that I have always had a lie discharge after heavy bowel movement.
I tested negative 2 times for chlamydia and gonnorgea with PCR realtime (5weeks after incident).
There is no pain when ejaculating.
Now I am totally genital focused and anxious..!! Checking my self every hour or so for discharge.
I love my wife deeply, and I am so scared that I might have given her mycoplasma genitalium.
I am currently waiting for m.genitalium test result.
Thankful for replies.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You're asking questions I have already answered in my initial reply and follow-up comments:
"...some of the symptoms might result from anxiety about the event...", "...your symptoms are very typical for genitally focused anxiety, resulting in increased bladder tension", "In the meantime, you should resume (or continue) unprotected sex with your wife. I expect that once you come to understand -- emotionally as well as intellectually -- that your symptoms are not due to any infection from the sexual exposure, they will disappear."
In addition, here is something I wrote just a day or two ago, for another user with symptoms similar to yours:
"Not all symptoms indicate disease. Aching backs or joints, headaches, unexplained abdominal pain, and so on are part of the human condition. People live with these things all the time, and you probably have done so yourself from time to time. Our genitals have a special place in our psyches, but the principle is the same: as for any body part, symptoms and signs like minor swelling, redness, etc do not necessarily indicate anything important is wrong. You may have to just learn to live with them. Once you understand (emotionally, as well as intellectually) that you have nothing that will ever harm you or your sex partner(s), you'll probably do just fine -- and the symptoms may then fade."
In any case, this forum is strictly for STDs, which you do not have (and could not possibly have had from the exposure described) -- it is not intended to address non-STD genital symptoms. If the symptoms persist, continue to work with your own doctor about it.
"...some of the symptoms might result from anxiety about the event...", "...your symptoms are very typical for genitally focused anxiety, resulting in increased bladder tension", "In the meantime, you should resume (or continue) unprotected sex with your wife. I expect that once you come to understand -- emotionally as well as intellectually -- that your symptoms are not due to any infection from the sexual exposure, they will disappear."
In addition, here is something I wrote just a day or two ago, for another user with symptoms similar to yours:
"Not all symptoms indicate disease. Aching backs or joints, headaches, unexplained abdominal pain, and so on are part of the human condition. People live with these things all the time, and you probably have done so yourself from time to time. Our genitals have a special place in our psyches, but the principle is the same: as for any body part, symptoms and signs like minor swelling, redness, etc do not necessarily indicate anything important is wrong. You may have to just learn to live with them. Once you understand (emotionally, as well as intellectually) that you have nothing that will ever harm you or your sex partner(s), you'll probably do just fine -- and the symptoms may then fade."
In any case, this forum is strictly for STDs, which you do not have (and could not possibly have had from the exposure described) -- it is not intended to address non-STD genital symptoms. If the symptoms persist, continue to work with your own doctor about it.
Thanks HHH.
The test came back negative, so I am very relieved!!
I stopped examine myself and the discomfort from the tube went away.
My question now is, why do I still have an almost constant need to urinate.?
The amount is normal in the morning, and so is the pressure, but during daytime the urge is still there even if I just went one minute ago, sometimes only a few drops comes out, but the feeling is still there..? The feeling/sensation seems to originate from my penis..? Its almost constant.!
If this is anxiety and or stress related what can I do to break this cycle?
And could it be that this is a prostate problem? I get precum out of my penis after bowel movements..? Does that not sound like enlarged prostate..?
I also noticed a stinging sensation during ejaculation..?
Please help.
The test came back negative, so I am very relieved!!
I stopped examine myself and the discomfort from the tube went away.
My question now is, why do I still have an almost constant need to urinate.?
The amount is normal in the morning, and so is the pressure, but during daytime the urge is still there even if I just went one minute ago, sometimes only a few drops comes out, but the feeling is still there..? The feeling/sensation seems to originate from my penis..? Its almost constant.!
If this is anxiety and or stress related what can I do to break this cycle?
And could it be that this is a prostate problem? I get precum out of my penis after bowel movements..? Does that not sound like enlarged prostate..?
I also noticed a stinging sensation during ejaculation..?
Please help.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Sorry -- I didn't mean to over-empasize the oral sex exposure. But the vaginal sex was also condom-protected.
1) When you see statements that condoms are only partially effective against various STDs, it usually is referring to efficacy over time, or what experts call "use effectiveness". This takes into account that condoms sometimes break, often are improperly used, and that memories are imperfect. Thus, over time, some people who say they are consistent condom users may get M. genitalium (or gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc). This is different than "biological effectiveness", which refers to the true efficacy for any single exposure with a properly used condom that doesn't break. That figure is close to 100% for all STDs that infect the urethra.
2) Untrue. There are no STD infections agents that can pass through intact latex or polyurethane. The notion of microscopic leaks, or of pores that allow transmission, is an urban myth.
1) When you see statements that condoms are only partially effective against various STDs, it usually is referring to efficacy over time, or what experts call "use effectiveness". This takes into account that condoms sometimes break, often are improperly used, and that memories are imperfect. Thus, over time, some people who say they are consistent condom users may get M. genitalium (or gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc). This is different than "biological effectiveness", which refers to the true efficacy for any single exposure with a properly used condom that doesn't break. That figure is close to 100% for all STDs that infect the urethra.
2) Untrue. There are no STD infections agents that can pass through intact latex or polyurethane. The notion of microscopic leaks, or of pores that allow transmission, is an urban myth.
Thank you H.H.H.
You might have misread my question,..? I also had vaginal sex with the csw (protected) for about 5-8 min.
1. I have read online that condoms don't protect very well against M.genitalium in vaginal intercourse.. is this correct..?
2. I have also read that the mycoplasma is so small that condoms cant prevent the infection..? is this also correct..?
You might have misread my question,..? I also had vaginal sex with the csw (protected) for about 5-8 min.
1. I have read online that condoms don't protect very well against M.genitalium in vaginal intercourse.. is this correct..?
2. I have also read that the mycoplasma is so small that condoms cant prevent the infection..? is this also correct..?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
I meant to also say that your symptoms are very typical for genitally focused anxiety, resulting in increased bladder tension. You should absolutely stop examining yourself for discharge, and for sure do not repeatedly squeeze your penis looking for discharge. That's a good way to cause a little normal mucus discharge that means nothing -- as you have already noticed.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Welcome to the forum.
This was a 100% safe sexual encounter, with no chance of acquring any STD that could have caused a urethral infection, epididymitis, or anything else that could explain your symptoms. The symptoms you describe are unrelated to the sexual encounter you have described (except that some of the symptoms might result from anxiety about the event). You did not need testing, but the results reliably show that in fact you didn't catch chlamydia or gonorrhea.
As for Mycoplasma genitalium, it is not known to cause the sort of symptoms you describe; is not known to be transmitted by oral sex; and once again, the oral sex was condom-protected, so on that account there also was no risk. You can expect your M. genitalium test to also be negative.
In the meantime, you should resume (or continue) unprotected sex with your wife. I expect that once you come to understand -- emotionally as well as intellectually -- that your symptoms are not due to any infection from the sexual exposure, they will disappear.
Really, mellow out. There is simply no chance of any STD here.
Best regards-- HHH, MD
This was a 100% safe sexual encounter, with no chance of acquring any STD that could have caused a urethral infection, epididymitis, or anything else that could explain your symptoms. The symptoms you describe are unrelated to the sexual encounter you have described (except that some of the symptoms might result from anxiety about the event). You did not need testing, but the results reliably show that in fact you didn't catch chlamydia or gonorrhea.
As for Mycoplasma genitalium, it is not known to cause the sort of symptoms you describe; is not known to be transmitted by oral sex; and once again, the oral sex was condom-protected, so on that account there also was no risk. You can expect your M. genitalium test to also be negative.
In the meantime, you should resume (or continue) unprotected sex with your wife. I expect that once you come to understand -- emotionally as well as intellectually -- that your symptoms are not due to any infection from the sexual exposure, they will disappear.
Really, mellow out. There is simply no chance of any STD here.
Best regards-- HHH, MD
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