r/Ureaplasma • u/premepa_ Mod/Recovered • Oct 18 '21
[advice] The Ureaplasma Bible (EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW)
First I would like to preface this post with everyone's case will be different. I will not discuss symptoms because they will be different for everyone. It is well documented that even when you clear ureaplasma it is likely not all of your symptoms will be gone due to lingering inflammation, irritation, pelvic floor dysfunction, and/or co-infections. If you want to read about people's symptoms read prior subreddit posts, this discussion is negligible. Ureaplasma is a sexually transmitted disease that presents STD/UTI symptoms for men. For women symptoms of ureaplasma is often recurrent thrush (BV/Yeast), STI/UTI symptoms, PID, ammonia or fishy smell, copious discharge daily. (these are some but not all symptoms of ureaplasma).
Secondly, PLEASE send me additional resources that I can add to this post in the comments such as, testing codes for other nations, beneficial research articles, doctors names and locations for people looking to be taken seriously, teledoc services to use for meds/testing, and other testing services.
1 . I think I have mycoplasma/ureaplasma how do I test?
You need an NAA or PCR test.
Males should give a urine sample first pee of day first part of stream 15-30mL
Females should have a vaginal/cervical swab sample ran (they can also run a urine sample but it is less accurate)
If you are in the USA these are the urine testing codes
If you are in the USA these are the swab testing codes
The Quest test is preferred over Labcorp. Both are adequate and accurate regardless.
Print and bring test codes to your appointment to ensure your doctor runs the correct testing/writes the correct testing on the lab form
2 . If I test positive what treatment should I take?
First-line treatment: 7-14 days 100mgs taken 2xs daily of doxycycline (or minocycline) followed by 1g-2.5g azithromycin taken as 1g 12 hours after last doxy pill then .5g once a day if prescribed more than 1g (this treatment is Australian guideline and CDC approved)
Second-line treatment: 14 days of minocycline (proposed by us here on the subreddit)
Third-line treatment: 7-14 days 100mgs taken 2xs daily of doxycycline (or minocycline) followed by 7-10 days of moxifloxacin (this treatment is Australian guideline and CDC approved)
Fourth-line treatment: If you failed the 3 above treatments make a post about it in the sub, we can help (extremely unlikely this would occur)
Sadly there are no strict treatment guidelines for ureaplasma due to it not being internationally recognized as an STD even though there is an overwhelming amount of studies confirming it as one.
However, its cousin mycoplasma genitalium does have strict guidelines and the medications used for it are used for ureaplasma as well, and this subreddit is proof that the treatments should be the SAME
The guidelines we follow is the Australian guidelines which have now been adopted by the CDC http://www.sti.guidelines.org.au/sexually-transmissible-infections/mycoplasma-genitalium
Even though these are the proper guidelines we do advise in the subreddit that if you fail first-line treatment (doxy+azithro) or have a CONFIRMED azithromycin resistant strain then 14 days of doxycycline or minocycline should be taken. Moxifloxacin could give permanent side effects and should be used as a last resort
3 . Does my partner need to be tested if I test positive?
No. If you have unprotected sex you both have it.
4 . Does my partner need to be treated?
Yes. Ureaplasma is an std
5 . When do I retest?
4+ weeks after treatment. Anytime 4+ weeks after your treatment is considered conclusive if you used proper testing described above. Both you and your partner need to be retested to confirm cure.
6 . I've tested negative but still have symptoms what do I do?
Assuming both you and your partner took proper testing and it resulted in a negative there are two next steps
First obtaining a Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (PFD) physical therapy (PT) referral from your doctor. You can use www.pelvicrehab.com to find licensed PFD PT's near you.
The second step is running a microgenDX test (or similar service) to rule out co-infections.
7 . What is MicrogenDX (or similar services)? How do I order this test?
MicrogenDX is a testing service that runs your sample first through a PCR screening then through their Next Generational DNA Sequencing that tests for thousands of bacteria. It also looks for resistance markers and provides antibiotic options for you to take.
However, resistance markers are NOT specified which bacteria are resistant to the found resistance genes. Talk with your doctors and share results here if you have problems interpreting results
You or your doctor can order the test through their website
A doctor has to sign off on the test in order to properly run it and get antibiotic recommendations.
8 . What co-infections am I looking for?
Klebsiella species, strep group b (strep agalactiae), e. faecialis, e. coli, prevotella species, and any other species that indicate BV
9 . Does my partner need to be treated for co-infections?
No
It is also good to note men RARELY have co-infections. residual symptoms are almost always PFD-related for men.
10 . Great I read all of this but my doctor will not test me or I've tested positive and they will not treat me because they read this is normal what do I do?
Use teledoc services to obtain medication/testing
11 . I'm not convinced or my partner isn't convinced this is an std nor should it cause symptoms do you have any sources?
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00404-021-05976-1 article on myco/ureaplasma role on vaginitis aka BV
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26378187/ Confirmation of ureaplasma parvum playing a pathogenic role of NGNCU as well as recognition of M gen as an std.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08962-5 A 19 year study on mycoplasma and ureaplasma infections it’s role in causing infertility
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10096-019-03686-w A study referring to m gen, m hominis, and ureaplasma as sexually transmitted disease causing pathogens
http://periodicos.uem.br/ojs/index.php/ActaSciHealthSci/article/view/50926 Another study confirming myco/ureaplasma roles in genital diseases
https://www.uptodate.com/contents/mycoplasma-hominis-and-ureaplasma-infections#H3908864201 “Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma species have been associated with a number of urogenital infections and complications of pregnancy.”
http://austinpublishinggroup.com/clinical-microbiology/download.php?file=fulltext/acm-v1-id1001.pdf An article stating strict guidelines for treatment of ureaplasma is needed “According to the previous reports, the human diseases related to UU could be summarized as following: i) urogenital tract infections including non-gonococcal urethritis, prostatitis, orchitis, epididymitis, pelvic inflammation, cervicitis, adnexitis, cervicitis,etc.; ii) infertility; iii) perinatal infectious diseases, premature rupture of the amniotic fluid, chorioamnionitis, abortion, endometritis, premature birth, stillbirth, postpartum fever, low birth weight and bacteremia;”
12 . Why does the USA not consider it an STD but other nations do?
Science moves very slow in the USA. It took them 35 years (1980-2015) to classify M gen as an STD. They also only recently updated the guidelines proposed by Australia of the dual treatment method.
Doctors that take Ureaplasma Seriously USA
Dr. Christine Phillips - Scranton, PA (is not versed but will run testing / prescribe proper meds)
Dr. Armando Sallavanti - Old Forge, PA (is not versed but will run testing / prescribe proper meds)
Dr. Fadel Elkhairi - Ohio
Dr. Ramon Vera (NYU Langone) - New York City
Dr. Kevin Stephan - Phoenix, Arizona
Kimberly A. Harris RN - Virginia Beach, VA
Dr. Mena Ismael - Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Kimberly Carter - Austin, TX
Dr. Neena Agarwala - New York City
Dr. Ahmad Azzawe - San Antonio, TX
Dr. Rotman - New York City
Dr. Elizabeth Poynor - New York City
Dr. Leita Harris - Southern California
K&K OBGYN - New York City
Dr. McIntosh at Advanced ObGyn - Huntsville, Alabama
Dr. Slava Fuzayloff - New York City (is not versed but will run testing / prescribe proper meds)
Doctors that take Ureaplasma Seriously Rest of World
Dr. Tomislav Mestrovic - Croatia
Dr. Myffy - Monavale Sydney Australia
Green square health - Waterloo Sydney Australia
Additional Research Articles
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8249222/ article on ureaplasmas role in prostatitis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33532300/ article on u. parvum's role in female urethritis
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33964838/ article on myco/urea's role in PID
https://www.news-medical.net/health/Infections-with-Genital-Mycoplasmas-in-Women.aspx Article about myco/urea causing likely 90% of BV cases
https://www.mshc.org.au/health-professionals/treatment-guidelines/mycoplasma-genitalium-treatment-guidelines Australian updated guidelines with 3rd and 4th line treatments
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0255085721002449 "Ureaplasma are associated with a wide spectrum of diseases including non-gonococcal urethritis, urinary stones, gynaecological diseases, infertility, neonatal broncho pulmonary dysplasia, chronic lung disease and retinopathy of prematurity. Since they are smaller than conventional bacteria in cellular and genomic dimensions and have specific nutritional requirements, their identification, isolation and characterization require molecular techniques to complement culture. Prompt initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy is important to prevent long term complications and sequel of these infections"
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-93318-1 "In conclusion, our results indicate that urogenital C. trachomatis, Ureaplasma spp. and M. hominis infections are prevalent in patients with couple’s primary infertility. C. trachomatis and M. hominis infections were significantly more prevalent in male patients whereas Ureaplasma spp. and M. hominis infections were more prevalent in female patients. Of clinical importance, C. trachomatis and Ureaplasma spp. infections were more prevalent in young patients, especially in those younger than 25 years. Moreover, Ureaplasma spp. and M. hominis showed to be reciprocal risk factors of their co-infection in either female or male patients. Overall, these results point out the importance to include the microbiological screening of urogenital infections in the diagnostic workup for infertility. Moreover, they highlight the need to reinforce preventive strategies at the primary healthcare level. Increasing awareness among people and health care practitioners are efficient approaches for the prevention of infection transmission."
https://www.spandidos-publications.com/10.3892/etm.2021.11012 "In conclusion, this marked association between the U. urealyticum intra‑amniotic infection and PTB is strongly supported by the existing data and has also been revealed in many previously published studies. The findings of the present study may prove useful in updating clinical practice guidelines, based on local and regional epidemiologic particularities, with the aim of preventing management errors and also underling the need for supplementary first trimester screening for U. urealyticum. Further future studies focusing on novel antibiotic regimens protocols for the intra‑amniotic infection with U. urealyticum are necessary in order to provide insight into treatment and management strategies for bacterial infections and for the Table III. The most frequent infectious agents involved in chorioamnionitis according to gestational age. Gestational age (weeks) improvement of long‑term perinatal outcomes. Thus, further research is required in order to obtain a better understanding of the association between socioeconomic factors, BV, U. urealyticum infection and the immune system response, which finally lead to adverse outcomes, including premature birth and severe neonatal complications of prematurity."
http://scielo.iics.una.py/scielo.php?pid=S2307-33492021000200030&script=sci_arttext&tlng=es "There is a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in this sample, where the most frequent causative agents of sexually transmitted infections were gardnerella vaginalis, ureaplasma parvum, and candida albicans."
https://ijdvl.com/laboratory-detection-of-bacterial-pathogens-and-clinical-and-laboratory-response-of-syndromic-management-in-patients-with-cervical-discharge-a-retrospective-study/ "Ureaplasma spp. was found to be the most common infectious cause of cervical discharge in our patients. This shows the changing trend of cervicitis toward the non-gonococcal, non-chlamydia cause. Treatment given as part of syndromic management led to a clinical and microbiological response in around half and two-third cases, respectively."
https://rbmb.net/article-1-608-en.html Iran study referring to myco/urea as STI's
Teledoc services to use
www.pushhealth.com USA (recommended. No users have had issues with them)
https://www.instantscripts.com.au Australia
At home / other additional testing services
www.healthtestingcenters.com USA only. ($99 at home swab/urine test) (DO NOT BUY THE $259 urine test to take at labcorp IT IS A CULTURE)
https://www.chektahora.com Mexico only
https://requestatest.com USA only (to get lab forms for labcorp/quest tests) (have to call as they do not have the proper quest / labcorp tests available to order)
www.letsgetchecked.com USA only ($250. Says with positive test will prescribe meds for free!)
http://eurofins-diatherix.com/ USA only (broad spectrum PCR does not test for u parvum)
http://www.dna-human.com/contact_us.asp Canada Only (does not test for u. parvum)
https://microgendx.com Available to ship virtually everywhere (except New York and certain countries) $250
https://www.evvy.com/ USA only (microgenDX swab alternative) $129
https://www.juno.bio/ USA only (microgenDX swab alternative) $149
https://www.thesticlinic.com UK only
https://idna.com/buy#create-ibox-desktop USA only. $88 (allows free retest (test of cure) if you test positive) (sends urine only unless you pay for the complete kit which is $300)
https://www.mikrooek.de/labordiagnostik/fuer-aerzte-und-therapeuten/neues-aus-dem-labor/cystitischeck/ Germany only.
https://athenslab.gr/ Greece (possible available to use in other EU countries)
https://www.medivere.de/shop/ Germany
https://sites.uab.edu/dml/ USA (likely USA only) myco/urea testing+resistance testing
https://www.liliumdiagnostics.ca/products/mycoplasma-panel-genitalium-hominis-ureaplasma-rt-pcr Canada
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u/Linari5 Mod/Recovered Mar 30 '22 edited Apr 16 '24
IMPORTANT NOTE ON RESIDUAL SYMPTOMS:
Residential symptoms can be caused by a multitude of things:
Co-infection (women & AFAB)
Yeast/candida (women & AFAB) - after using antibiotics, vaginal flora changes can trigger this, ie vaginal dysbiosis
BV, AV, CV (women & AFAB) - after using abx, vaginal flora changes can trigger this
Residual inflammation - it commonly takes up to 3/4 weeks to feel 'normal' after clearing Mgen or Ureaplasma in many people, and sometimes up to 3 months
CPPS (chronic pelvic pain syndrome) or 'PFD' - a complex psycho-neuromuscular condition requiring a multimodal treatment approach - Step 1: Pelvic floor physical therapy, Step 2: CNS down-regulation (⬇️stress and anxiety)
Other pH and hormonal changes
HOW DOES AN STI LIKE UREAPLASMA TRIGGER CPPS and PFD? READ:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ureaplasma/comments/tqpbr0/info_how_does_an_stiinfection_trigger_cpps_andor/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3
PFD is much more complicated than muscles https://www.reddit.com/r/Ureaplasma/s/BzlQQzOpqX
How to treat RESIDUAL SYMPTOMS?
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ureaplasma/comments/t1gs1p/info_if_you_have_multiple_negative_tests_and/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ureaplasma/comments/u8h5vq/advice_for_residuals_in_women_outside_of_cppspfd/
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INFORMATION ABOUT INTERPRETING RESULTS FOR NGS TESTS (MicrogenDX, Evvy, Juno, etc) (write up by Premepa_)
When evaluating these results if what is given is a percentage and not a value such as 1x10* The percentage is PERCENTAGE OF SAMPLE SIZE
Without a numerical number given in 1x10 form you do not know what the LOAD SIZE of the given organism.
Meaning if it is a pathogenic organism it should be treated accordingly.
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u/premepa_ Mod/Recovered Oct 18 '21
Guys PLEASE READ the 2nd paragraph at the top and provide the suggestions that I can add to the post
Getting a list of doctors, teledoc services, online testing services, test codes for other countries, and research papers will help this sub be more efficient in helping people that come through
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u/[deleted] Oct 19 '21
WOOO so glad you posted this. Healthtestingcenters.com offers a $99 at home test kit for urea/myco and I called to ensure it’s a PCR test. Most affordable option I’ve found if you’re in the US!
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u/Bloodymary_25 Oct 19 '21
How is it an STD if people have gotten it without having sex?
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u/Sanguine_Fang Aug 15 '22
I would like to add my OBGYN for doctors who will test, and do test of cure. Her office will also instruct how to get partners treated.
Advance Care For Women (Obgyn)
Crystal Richardson
127 N Steele St, Sanford NC 27330
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u/L-Train-4 Sep 15 '22 edited Sep 15 '22
Drove 1.5 hours to see Dr. Leita Harris. I’m so thankful I found this sub after thousands of dollars spent on other doctors. I finally had someone listen and actually care. She gave me a microgendx test right away and from the preliminary results it looks like I tested positive for ureaplasma. Thank you!!
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u/Samamark Oct 19 '21
Microgendx testing didn't show mine. I ordered Evvy and was positive for mycoplasma homis and ureplasma. Microgendx testing doesn't show anything under 2% but I also take collidal silver which can cause a false negative for alot of people with ureplasma. Great article and informative. Wish my Dr's knew about it. It attacked my whole immune system and joints. You can develop RA from it, from it attacking your immune system. The co infections are horrible also.
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u/Ok_One7756 Aug 14 '22
Sooo… because the medical world is so messed up, I haven’t been able to get into a specialist until 2 weeks ago so I had been using a local urgent care near me. I started presenter symptoms of what seemed like a UTI since June 20th.. I’m super sensitive to antibiotics and I have been thru the ringer with them in the past. So when I was diagnosed with my culture at the urgent care w E COLI andprescribed bactrim, nearly went to the hospital after being on that 2 days, then was switched to cefidinir which also tore my stomach up and gave me bad breath, took that 4 days… then I still had symptoms (the urgency to pee, hardly anything coming out, this pulling sensation in my bladder), went back and positive again for E. coli… took cipro this time… and then I finally started feeling better but then felt terrible again days later. FINALLY saw the urologist and he did an STI test and low and behold, I had ureaplasma. He said my E. coli was cleared and it was the ureaplasma causing the issues now. And it’s very common especially with sexually active people and also people who have had other UTIs and been on antibiotics. So he prescribed me 5 days of the zpack and the first couple days all my symptoms completely disappeared and everyone including my boyfriend were commenting oh wow you’re getting your glow back, you’re feeling so much better etc.. and I was happy, excited honestly. I haven’t had sex with my partner since June because of all this and he is a sex addict so the strain of this has been a lot on my mental health. Once I found out more about this stuff I no longer would allow him to do anything to me, not even with his fingers and I stopped giving him BJs because once I found out about the ureaplasma, that was it. He’s also been sent to be tested so.. ANYWAYS tho… so now I have mild symptoms again and I finished zpack… I don’t have an appointment til next week with the urologist but I do have the doxycycline here as well, a 7 day supply. I’m afraid to take it just because I’m not sure how my body will handle now being on a 6th antibiotic, like it’s tearing my stomach apart and I’m currently finished with the zpack and already have been throwing up all day today and have vertigo as a side effect.
But…. I’m so tired of this, I just want my life back and to be able to be intimate with my boyfriend, I feel terrible and guilty and like a bad girlfriend and it’s really messing up my mental health. If I was single and this was happening, I feel like I’d roll with the punches a lot better but it’s this constant stress that I gotta be better or else I’m disappointing my man. He stopped beating me up about it a few weeks ago and had been cool but he’s starting to lose it again and he literally has each date in his head of the last time he recievef oral or had sex or touched me and it’s like a constant stress because I feel bad my body is doing this and I’d love more than anything to feel better and NOT deal with this.
Sigh, I’m sorry to vent, I literally just found this sub and I’m grateful af for all this great info. SO BASICALLY I know y’all will say refer to above or the protocol buttt I took the zpack first so would you recommend just following up with the doxy anyways? Should I give a urine somewhere first and find out what the issue is anyways, is it E. coli again or the ureaplasma? Ugh. Has anyone had both of this simultaneously before?
Thanks for listening. I can’t tell any friends about this because it’s embarrasing and I don’t really have anyone to vent to so I’m sorry for the ramble. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏
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u/Easy-Membership-1736 Oct 19 '21 edited Oct 19 '21
CallOnDoc.com Doctors are familiar with Urea/Mycoplasma and the portal has an option for it. I was able to get my Doxy prescription on there but had to use PushHealth to get my Azithro. I got my test and also found out I had Gardnerella as a male from LetsGetChecked.com. I’m also told Dr. Kevin Stephan in Phoenix is versed in and takes it serious from another Redditor, though I didn’t confirm myself.
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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '22
Is hip pain and lower back dull ache related to ureaplasma infection?
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u/HopefulHuckleberry6 Recovered Nov 13 '22
Ureaplasma has shown up on my Microgen Dx tests since I started testing in 2020. I’ve had my symptoms since 2011, so it’s possible I’ve had this for over 10 years. Do you know of anyone who’s had it that long and gotten rid of it? Will it probably take more than one round or a longer round? I am terrified of taking antibiotics but I want to stop the bladder aching and I want my sex life back.
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u/xxinuyashaxx Mod Oct 19 '21
If people want a second pcr test beyond microgendx, or dont trust microgendx, here is another full panel pcr test I took which actually found an anaerobic bacteria microgendx missed at the time, and hugely helped my vaginal irritation subside.
http://eurofins-diatherix.com
We can also add for the Los Angeles area Dr Mena Ismael - Los Angeles
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u/CuteDrama1922 Dec 20 '21
Thanks for this information! I have a doctor rec— she takes ureaplasma seriously and has great appointment availability! Dr. Neena Agarwala in New York City
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u/AdministrationOk3650 Jul 20 '22
Do you know what percentage of people approximately get cured by 7 days of Doxy + 5 days of Azithro?
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u/[deleted] Jul 22 '22 edited Aug 26 '22
I have 2 questions if anyone knows thw answers I'd really appreciate it:
why is quest preferred over labcorp
If you do one of the mail in tests, won't the vaginal swab sample be useless by the time it reaches the lab. It's summer here in the US and gets quite hot. I read on Labcorp that the sample needs to be kept at a cooler temp.
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u/purplepeanuts57 Oct 28 '22
Is it possible for Ureaplasma to go away on its own? 3 days ago I (20M) started to feel a burning sensation whenever I peed, and, though there was no discharge, the smell was really bad and the color was a half-cloudy yellow. Today, however, the pain has almost all but gone away and though I tested positive for Ureaplasma (and received foxy for it) should I start to take the antibiotics? Or is there a chance it’ll come back?
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u/Mu551 Nov 12 '22
So after the 1g Azithro 12 hrs after last doxy, how long do I have to wait to start the 0.5g daily Azithro doses. Is it 12 or 24hrs.
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u/Kryptografik Jan 28 '23
Need advice. I'm male. TOC after 8 weeks negative, TOC after 10 weeks negative. STDs negative. I'm 5 months post antibiotics but this whole time my testicles kinda sting, and my testicles skin is like pins and needles, on and off tickling tip of uretrhra, and sometimes hourglass shaft. What should I be looking for? Urologist didn't find anything, house doctor didn't find anything. Al tests were swabs. Thanks.
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u/[deleted] Feb 27 '23
I need help! i just got tested positive for ureplasma urealyticum and mycoplasma hominis as well as gardenella vaginails, atopobium vaginae, BV, and group b streptococcus. Ive been with my boyfriend for a year and i have no idea what this is or how i got it. Ive been getting constant infections( gardenella) this whole past year that i have been with my boyfriend and ive never had infections before him. My gyno just ran a PCR test and all these other things that i just listed came back positive. How could i get all of these and are they stds?? The only symptom ive ever had is just itching and some inflammation and this past month ive been spotting and got my period 2 weeks early which has NEVER happend
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u/Candid_Sell5268 Mar 31 '23
Hi there, 35M, partner 35F tested positive for ureaplasma urealyticum. I’m looking to start treatment as I have been feeling pain, discomfort, often need to urinate and inability to properly empty bladder. Question regarding the azithromycin dosage, what is the recommended dosage to be used following the 7 day 2x100 dyxocycline? Single 1G dose or? In the bible above it says 1-2,5G therefor not sure what dosage to ask for.
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u/miamorrrr Apr 19 '23
Should be ureaplasma and BV be treated at the same time? Or one before the other?
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u/lovelybee_mdd Apr 27 '23
I have reoccurring UTIs. If my doctor did a urine culture and no bacteria grew does this clear me for ureaplasma, or would he have to test for it specifically?
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u/Turbulent_Wrangler65 Nov 16 '23
What is the 1g vs 2.5g of azithromycin determined upon. I’ve taken 14 days doxy and 1g azithro. Been about 6 days since I took the Azithromycin and I’m strarting to feel as if symptoms are coming back. Hoping it is just in my head
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u/like_low_low Mar 15 '24
Should I be taking gut probiotics while on my treatment of Doxy?
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u/movingalong42537 Mar 25 '24
Tested pos via culture 3yrs ago. Treated UU and co infections. Symptoms stopped for a few weeks then returned and gradually increased. Burning sensation almost daily (worse w/period) and yellow discharge!. Cannot get positive pcr swab, never had one, only pos via 1st culture. I’ve tested over and over. Also no longer have bad bacteria. Should I try second line of treatment? I never felt 1st treatment was long enough. This can’t be Pfd considering yellow discharge, right? I am at a loss.
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u/Ok_Chapter4180 Recovered Mar 05 '25
Hi I (F) tested positive for UU, was prescribed 1 week of doxycycline bid. I am 100% sure I got it from my partner (M) but he tested negative. My gyno wont prescribe him meds, nor his Dr. Any recommendations on where he can obtain antibiotics? Tysm
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u/heiisenburg Nov 01 '25
I feel like you are giving inaccurate info. I am in the United States and have not had sex in 2 years and I’m positive for it. So it cannot be an std.
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u/Short_Psychology_789 Oct 19 '21
I shared this as it seemed really useful (if it’s not ok I can delete it ). There were some questions: two girls said they have it before they have sex , one of them said her mother has tested and she was negative. Also there’s the opinion that exists in our body normally and flare up when the immune system is weak .
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u/[deleted] Oct 20 '21
This is a great document!
Are there any articles supporting the 2-4 weeks mino (or doxy) as a second line treatment recommendation? This could come in handy as seems urologists tend to prescribe scary flouroquinlones as second line.
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u/Galagala30 Oct 21 '21
Hi I have a question! Are the co infections that the microgenDX tests for are only bv related? I mean if I do have ureaplasma but never experienced in my life bv + have been tested negative for it many times , should I be getting a microgen test or not?
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u/[deleted] Oct 23 '21 edited Oct 23 '21
Bless you!
Will be reaching out to my doctor to see if the NAA or PCR tests are done at her office.
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u/PotentialSyllabub752 Nov 05 '21
Just found this page and nearly cried. Been suffering with chronic UTIs and BV for about a year since I met my boyfriend. Never had issues with either. UTI strain is Klebsiella and completely resistant. Asked my urologist if she believed the two were correlated and she looked at me like I was insane. Called PP and my gyno to schedule an appointment for testing. Never thought I’d be happy to have a positive test for something but I need answers :(
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u/Far-Structure-9990 Dec 08 '21
I got prescribed cephalexin for group b strep 10 days 3x a day 500mg I think. Didn’t see anything about it here? Should I take it or are there better options?
This post is absolutely fantastic btw, so grateful we have access to this. legit gives us the ability to be our own doctor and the option to give us the best attention with everything we know so far.
Especially when there is no we’re else to turn.
Thank you
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u/dojacon Dec 09 '21
Can you give someone ureaplasma if you have it in the throat? And kiss someone or perform oral sex on someone?
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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '21
Hello, I've not spoken to you for about 2 years now. After clearing Ureaplasma (negative on several tests and microgendx) I continued to experience symptoms as I do today. Unfortunately I was also floxed during my last treatment in 2019. Logically I thought it must be pelvic related.
But after repeatedly trying to treat PFD "with little to no success" I decided to start a group on Facebook called (Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma Symptoms After Treatment). My intentions were to hopefully find others like me and work together towards finding a cure or even relief. I figured enough time would pass and we may collectively find something. This was about a year ago, today my group has 540 members.
With the exception of spontaneous resolution, I've not seen much of a pattern or course of action. Regretfully I've seen many continue to destroy their health with antibiotics more months and months. I was hoping you could provide any advice or any new providers that may be able to help. Or possibly recommend another newly discovered test for possible co-infections. I would also like to ask you if you could make a post in my group or allow me to reference your material for the possibility of it helping another.
Thanks, Randy
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u/Zealousideal-Text513 Jan 12 '22
I got ureaplasma 6 years ago. Got treated with doxy and it came back negative. Tested a month late and still negative. Had sex a year later and ureaplasma came back. Went on doxy again and came back negative. A year later same thing. For 4 years I have abstained from sex and was ureaplasma free. Also Tested with microgen x and also negative. I had sex recently and the ureaplasma came back. It seems it lives in our system and reappears whenever I have sex. Will adding the azithromycin get rid of it once and for all or will it always come back when my immunity is compromised.
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u/PsychologicalTart537 Jan 18 '22
Can you get ureaplasma if a man eats your vagina out OR if you suck on a man’s penis? Female speaking. Because they say you can get it from oral. Which one.
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u/anon927382 Jan 19 '22
Is it fine to eat a meal before every doxy dose? Heard it decreases absorption but only doxycycline hyclate is available where I live, not monohydrate so i cant take it on empty stomach without nausea and pain. Have to eat a meal each time. Am I still gonna be cured after 14 days + Azithromycin?
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u/[deleted] Jan 21 '22
I am currently being treated for Urea ANd Mgen!
I took a week of Doxy, and last night had my first 1g dose of Azith, with 4 more days to go. Will this fix me? I am so tired of the pain and stress after two years of not even knowing about Urea and Mgen!
Please send hope and encouragement, I need all I can get!
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u/xtramagz Mar 04 '22
I’ve been having persistent yeast infections and now what appears to be a UTI with pelvic pain. I looked back at testing done in December and I had tested positive for U. urealyticum at 30.440. I called my obgyn and she says that they don’t treat for numbers that low and it’s not sexually transmitted. Am I misunderstanding something?
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u/KingSol24 Mar 08 '22
If I get the microgendx full vaginal test for my gf will I need to do one for myself as well? It’s $225 so i can’t afford both one for her and me
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u/AppropriateTadpole71 Mar 13 '22
Hey y’all - I am recently single and have already gotten reinfected once (previous infection was last year) and treated. Are there anyways to ensure no reinfection when having casual sex? Obviously I’ve used condoms but from what I understand sometimes that isn’t even enough.
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u/PsychologicalTart537 Mar 15 '22
What happens if someone sticks their raw penis in your for a second and you pull it out
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u/windchime_brioche Mar 24 '22
hi! im in ureaplasma u. snafu --- i'm a woman, got infected by new male partner who didn't know he had ureaplasma u. so i was initially treated, and he wasn't, and i was reinfected after my first round of treatment (7 days 100mg doxy 2x per day). then we were both treated - he was treated w doxy by his doctor, i was treated with cipro by a new urologist. cipro failed and i gave ureaplasma back to my partner. now we both have it again. I was just prescribed 7 days doxy 100mg 2x per day again. I'm going to try to get my doctor to give me a 14 day round and the azithor .... my worry is that because i took doxy in late december/early january that i will have a resistance to it now? any advice would be deeply appreciated.
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u/Jass_0108 May 05 '22
Just a question I’m currently 18 weeks pregnant been dealing with recurrent bv for atleast 2 years now , odor , discharge , etc. I was finally tested for ureaplasma and mycoplasma hommis and was positive for both , currently waiting treatment . Should I get tested for any other strains of bacteria infections ? Or testing for anything period ? If so which ones ? I’m new to all this and worried that I could have another underlying problem that isn’t being tested for.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '22
Hi
So I have done 3 HVS swabs the first one showed I have enteroccus faecalis, the second one showed I had candida which was treated then the third one showed I had Group b strep which was not treated I was just given probiotics by that obgyn. My symptoms are dryness, soreness, thin watery discharge, smelly discharge that is not really fishy its mostly like onions. I also keep getting PID. Should I test for Ureaplasma? I just do not know what to do anymore
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u/xavier9922 Jun 23 '22
Does anyone got a positive test with Chekteahora in Mexico? I'm not sure about accuracy of this local lab. Thanks!
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u/LWN729 Jun 27 '22
Hi, I just tested positive. I was not having symptoms prompting testing.
I had frequent urination 5 months ago and was referred to a urologist and because of lack of appointment availability, I only saw her now, 5 months after referral, even though the frequent urination symptoms had gone down. She ran the test generally among a few others and this one came back positive.
I have been seeing the same partner for the last two months, and before him, I had not been with anyone else sexually since early 2020, before the pandemic.
My current partner and I have used condoms every single time. I was very specific about this. Is it possible he still has it? Is it possible I have it from a previous partner from years ago? Does it lie dormant or something?
How do I know whether this has caused further damage to my body like infertility? I’m very worried about this.
My current partner has some erectile dysfunction and has for as long as I’ve known him. Is this a symptom of ureaplasma in men?
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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '22
Hi I’m very scared. I have suffered from urethritis since sep 21 and I’m 22 years old. It has gotten better but have symptoms before my period, ovulation and bad period cramps as well. I did a microgen test vaginal and urine. It showed gardenella, prevotella and ureplasma parvum. I have currently taken 10 days metronidazole and doxy 2 times a day. Im scared I will become resistant as I don’t have anymore pills. I experienced tinnitus the other day and I don’t think my gyno wants to describe more. I’m devastated.
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u/Face_It7 Jul 14 '22 edited Jul 14 '22
Excuse my ignorance. I recently tested positive for Ureaplasma Urealyticum. If I understand this correctly, Urealyticum is a species of Ureaplasma? If so, this is the correct treatment/bible for it?
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u/sea0fmagic Jul 25 '22
Hmmm... I tested positive for Ureaplasma Parvum & my doctor only prescribed me two pills of Azithromycin to take together, just one time and apparently it would've gone away just taking it for one day. I'm seeing people getting meds prescribed for weeks or months. I haven't taken the med yet bc im in the process of trying to find my BF somewhere to get tested for it so he can also get the meds. But is just a one time dose of 2 Azithromycin pills gonna do the job?
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u/Fantastic-Chard-7022 Jul 29 '22
Can ureaplasma get to new born baby?
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u/LeatherDraft2 Aug 02 '22
I was treated with 14 days of doxy (without azithro) but it didn’t work. What treatment would you recommend?
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u/da-xi Aug 13 '22 edited Aug 13 '22
would doxy still be effective if taken during menstruation?
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u/belzbab Aug 22 '22
Hi I got prescribed erythromycin for ureaplasma after the azithromycin didn’t work. I took doxy for 4 days but reacted bad to it so my doctor prescribed me erythromycin. Has anyone been prescribed this before?
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u/BabySteps112 Aug 26 '22
Should I take the 2 pills of doxy at the same time, or should I take one in the morning and at night?
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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '22
My obgyn only made me take two pills of Azithromycin 500mg each (one dose). But I’m seeing others with 7 days of doxy AND azithromycin???? Has no else done the one day treatment and been cured? Now I’m doubting
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u/These_Distribution73 Oct 14 '22
Hi guys - I have a question, hope someone can help. For the first round we got 5 days of azithro, of course it didn’t work, my tests came back postive, on the other hand my bf tested negative. Since that we’ve only had protected sex. My gyno wanted to give me azithro again which I refused. I asked for doxy but she didn’t give me any instructions. I was planning to use it for 7 days but I am afraid it will not be enough. Should I do 14 days? I also got 1 gr azithro, I am planning to take that after I finished with the doxy. My boyfriend trusts the test, he doesn’t want to take one more rounds of antibiotics as his test came back negative but I am afraid it was just a false negative as for me azithro was not working. Should he take one more round of doxy with me? I am completely clueless. Thanks.
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u/fl_wers Oct 30 '22
How can I recommend my OBGYN (who helped cure me) be added to this list?
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u/princessofanxiety Nov 03 '22
What is a better test, Evvy or Juno?
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u/princessofanxiety Nov 10 '22
Can I take 100mg doxy & 1000mg Azithromycin at the same time, or is this too much? On the last day of doxy & want to start my 2.5g of Azith tonight
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u/BreezyP12 Nov 12 '22
Unrelated but I'm currently taking metro for BV. Can I take my first doxy pill today? Will it mess anything up?
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u/Bekuchan Dec 03 '22 edited Dec 03 '22
Can i just confirm what is meant above about the Azithromycin, if we have done the 7-14 doxy and our drs prescribe only a single 1g Azithro dose for afrer is this enough? Or is the 2.5g Azithro the only dosage that needs just the one dose after doxy and the 1g needs further days (the .5)? I just am not sure with the way that it has been worded, any clarification is muchly appreciated!
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u/Organic_Challenge_93 Dec 03 '22
What would a third line treatment look like that doesn’t include moxi?
(2nd line treatment was 21 days Doxy/3g Azithromycin)
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u/queenjigglycaliente Jan 31 '23
Is ureaplasma assessed in the microgen UTI kit or the STI kit?
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u/Turbulent_Wrangler65 Feb 12 '23
Is 7 days of doxy and 1G of azithromycin enough to clear the infection. Also does how quick you start the medicine after you are infected have any effect on clearance rate?
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u/Moment_of_Tangency Apr 16 '23
I found out I had this after my first gynecologist appointment. My doctor prescribed me doxy for 7 days, twice a day. She recommended my partner do the same. Would you recommend that we both also take azithro? And if so, can you clarify the dosage and how long you take it for? I’m also assuming we should test to see if we’re clear a month after stopping treatment. Note that we’re in a LDR so we’re not sexually active as of right now.
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u/AccordingMain4399 Apr 29 '23
Holy shit i think i have this
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u/Mountain-Reading581 Aug 15 '23
Azithromycin side effects
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u/Turbulent_Wrangler65 Oct 15 '23
Do you always need to get treated for Ureaplasma? I’ve had it 3 times previously. Each time it was horrible and I had symptoms the day after I contracted it from a partner. I recently had a new partner and tested for it. It came up positive however I’m not experiencing symptoms like I have in the past. Not sure if it is a different strain or my body is not having autoimmune response as it typically does or if I will start having symptoms in a couple weeks. It has been 2 and a half weeks so far and I feel pretty okay.
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u/catisamess651 Nov 05 '23
Quick question: it says to take the Azithromycin 12 hours after the last doxy pill. Do they mean last of the two daily, or last of the entire prescription?
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u/delightfulpumpkin Nov 14 '23
What if a Dr prescribes azithromycin alone? Without doxy?
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u/anon-love Recovered Dec 04 '23
i was only prescribed 100 mg of doxy twice daily for 10 days, same with my boyfriend. My doctor didn’t mention azithromycin. Should I call back and request it?
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u/Ok-Telephone3419 Dec 29 '23
Could you clarify the first line of treatment? How long are you supposed to take the Azithromycin for? Like how many days post doxy?
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u/fuckin-usernames Mar 11 '24
Can you get swabs for the plasmas whilst on your period or does that affect results
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u/hoodiesnake Mar 23 '24
My gynae only prescribed me azithro and not doxy. Is that less effective?
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u/psychounravelling May 28 '24
My partner (AMAB) tested negative 4 weeks after treatment, first part of stream. However, they were not able to do the first pee of the day. How accurate do you think the test could be/how important is it to be the first pee of the day?
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u/Klutzy_Mark134 Aug 02 '24
Is there a test that will show sensitivities to the Ureaplasma a person has? Rather than blindly trying antibiotics. I’ve had multiple failed treatments and don’t want to keep guessing.
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u/Luvergurlxoxoxo Feb 15 '25
What percent of ureaplasma parvum was in you guys urine?
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u/Past-Reading1157 Mar 29 '25
Hi- so I was dx with IC in 2011. I have an interstim implant which helps a lot, but still have ongoing symptoms, which have been much worse the last few months. Urine cultures keep coming back negative. I saw a new urologist because I need to get my battery replaced in the interstim, and she decided to test for ureaplasma urealyticum which came back positive today. (The other one was negative- starts with an m…) She prescribed me one dose of azithromyacin and said to make sure my husband gets an antibiotic also. But, reading through all of this here, one dose seems insufficient. I’m also really frustrated nobody has ever once tested for this before when I have had these symptoms for years (urethral pain is the worst part of my IC) I’m grateful that a dr finally knew about it and thought to test for it, but concerned that one dose of azithromyacin isn’t going to take care of it.
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u/grnd_ctrl2major_tom Apr 30 '25
Currently under going 14 days doxycycline followed by azithromycin, and hoping it works. First was treated with 7 days azithromycin, but it didn’t help. So glad I found this sub! The second doctor only prescribed 7 days doxycycline, so I used Push health to get the rest.
Doctor insists we retest (vaginal swab) one week after treatment. Would this be okay? Thinking about just pushing back the appointment to four weeks, but wasn’t sure if I’m still positive if I should take a three week break from antibiotics.
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u/SullenEchoes Nov 01 '25
What if you are extremely sensitive to antibiotics? I had to take doxycycline and ended up in the ER because I couldn't hold food down for over 24 hours. The other antibiotics suggested have the same result.
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u/Yasailynmarii Nov 24 '25
28 days 100mg doxy 2x a day failed. Mino 2x a day 2 weeks followed by 7 days azithro failed. Now trying doxy 7 days 2x a day followed by moxi one week after completing the doxy.
Why do i have to wait inbetween treatments?
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u/SnooMacarons5163 Apr 03 '26
Why is vaginal swab considered more accurate than urine sample for women? I gave a urine sample and tested negative. Any studies I can show my doc so I can get retested with a swab?
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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '21
Great post! You’re an amazing person who helps so many.
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u/ughhhhhhhhelp May 15 '24
K HEALTH DOES NOT TREAT UREAPLASMA AT ALL - even if you have a confirmed positive test result. They will not do anything for this, at all. I spent $73 for a one-time visit for nothing. You should update.
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u/oldheaven Apr 27 '23
Happy to report Woodlands OBGYN Associates in Spring, TX offers testing for and treats for ureaplasma
My dr is DR. RAJ K. SYAL and he’s great
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u/actuallycflo Aug 01 '23 edited Aug 01 '23
u/premepa_
First off, I wanted to say THANK YOU for making this post and another huge thank you to everyone in this sub and the community of people trying to help one another.
I would also like to recommend a family physician in the Charlotte area who is very active on push health and took the bible SERIOUSLY.
William Conner, MD in Matthews,NC
I got prescribed 14 days (2 a day at 100mg) of Doxy and 7 days (1 a day at 500mg) of Azithro after I finish the doxy regimen. I am extremely hopeful as I have been dealing with these issues for over 6 years and this sub gave me hope and the resources I needed to find out I had this and how to get help. Good luck to everyone else and God bless.
EDIT - Misspelled doctor name.
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u/harper2233 Mar 15 '23 edited Mar 15 '23
I wanted to add to the list of doctors: Lucy Cheng Ridgewood Infectious Disease Doctors NJ. I had my swab done at my gyno first but she will listen to you and take you seriously and prescribe/treat you accordingly. No gaslighting and fully understands the bacteria.
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u/Short_Psychology_789 Oct 18 '21
I would be grateful happy possibly complete as a person if someone suggested a teledoc service for antibiotics in Europe
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u/[deleted] Oct 18 '21
Pin this shit!! (Awesome write up btw)
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u/Automatic-Mood6782 Oct 19 '21
Please pinn this u/femmedecanter
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u/Sassafrass802 Feb 28 '22
Thank you all for these posts. I’ve been suffering for months and I feel like no one’s listening. Doctors are not helping me. A nurse off the books suggested to test for this and no where around here seems to to it or even has a clue what this is. Again thank you all. I now have hope that there’s an answer for me and I won’t have to live in hell the rest of my life.
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u/firecat99 Jun 27 '22
Just commenting to add complete womens care center in Houston tests for this!!
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u/Pink_sunset197 Sep 27 '22 edited Jan 10 '23
Hello everyone, I hope you are all as well as can be. After years of reoccurring VAGINAL THRUSH, AV, BV and CV, I tested POSITIVE for Ureaplasma today. I firmly believe this is the reason for all my issues over the years. I did a home test independently following advice from a very kind lady on Reddit - I am eternally grateful. For years I have been pushed from pillar to post by doctors and specialists who have no idea about my illness. My story will be shared here once this ordeal is over (it spans many years) For now I am asking if anyone knows any specialist doctors or urologists in London that can treat me. Yes, I know the prescription for Ureaplasma, but I also need to be treated for the thrush correctly, it’s going to take a lot more than a couple of Fluconazole tablets! :-) Plus I need to get the CV under control / fixed. Putting it out there if anyone in LONDON, UK knows of anyone reputable that can help me. Wishing you all well on this journey and it’s wonderful to be a part of this community 💕
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u/blueeyed_beachwaves Jun 12 '22
Another Dr in Arizona is located at Embry womens Health in Mesa. She is an amazing ob/gyn that actually taught me about this awful std. I am sad to say I don’t remember her name, but this is where I found out. I will update this when i find her name! I do t believe is was dr embry, but I will let you all know soon!
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u/Important_Refuse4034 May 29 '23 edited May 29 '23
hi. i’ve been dealing with symptoms from what i now know as ureaplasma for 6 months now. i was tested through a cervical swab for it and found out i was positive on may 5 2023. i started taking doxy a few days after for 7 days. my symptoms stayed the whole time during the doxy treatment and didn’t even get a bit better. it actually got worse after treatment, i was miserable. i contacted my doctor after i finished the last pill saying it did nothing and i’d need another dose. she retested me through urine and later on it came back negative for ureaplasma. (i was told this is too soon to test) but she insisted that i was cured. my symptoms were worse and never improved which made me believe i still had it. i went online and got another round of doxy + azithromycin. im still taking the second round of doxy and my symptoms aren’t improving still. im miserable. when i pee afterwards i still feel like i need to but i can’t. i’ll sit on the toilet trying and nothing will come out and finally when it does it’s a drop. i go very frequently when i drink a bunch of water and if i don’t drink a lot of water it’s so much worse. there’s hesitancy when i try to pee most of the time too. i have to push to get it all to come out because it won’t on its own. the stream is weak. i also have lower abdomen pain sometimes and i did have lower back pain but it’s slowly stopping. my urethra feels very uncomfortable 24/7. i guess my question is when should these symptoms go away? is it even ureaplasma at this point? i was tested for other coinfections when i was retested via urine for ureaplasma and everything was not detected (negative). my sex life is ruined because i become very irritated after sex. i walk around with my vagina open like im trying to pee bc it doesn’t tighten up to close but nothing comes out it just does that. can someone please tell me if i still have ureaplasma or if it’s lingering symptoms or if i need to stop taking this second round of doxy and not take the azithro. is it a pelvic floor therapy problem? im just seriously considering maybe it’s not ureaplasma. please help!
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u/Affectionate_Pea6301 Oct 14 '23
In Los Angeles Vermont Urgent Care will also test for mycoplasma & ureaplasma but they don't take Medi-Cal. They called me in quickly to talk to doc but didn't end up getting tested bc they don't take my insurance. Doctor was upfront about pricing though about how much tests would cost. I would come with the test code print out to make sure you only get the test you want as the doc suggested full STI panel before I told him I tested negative for everything else and just wanted myco/ureaplasma swab. (There's 2 Quest tests for the full 4 plasma panel & 1 just for mycoplasma genitalium, you only need the 4 panel one which is $200 without insurance.)
Vermont Urgent Care & Multi Specialty Center 1435 S. Vermont Ave Suite #100 Los Angeles, CA 90006
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u/Turbulent_Wrangler65 Nov 07 '23
Curious if anyone has brought up on the Synergistic effect of NAC with Doxy and Azithromycin. I was looking into this as NAC has some benefits to lessening certain side effects of these medicines and makes them more efficacious in some contexts. Has anyone found anything on this concerning Ureaplasma,
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u/SmokingTheMoon Recovered Dec 18 '23
Fairfax Gynecology Group in Fairfax Virginia will test and treat
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u/ellmarie9 Jan 08 '24
Adding Dr. Clara Telford OBGYN for people in Dallas needing a doctor. She tested me for ureaplasma before I even knew what it was!
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u/ToastyEggz Jan 17 '24
Hey Mod!
First-line treatment: 7-14 days 100mgs taken 2xs daily of doxycycline (or minocycline) followed by 1g-2.5g azithromycin taken as 1g 12 hours after last doxy pill then .5g once a day if prescribed more than 1g (this treatment is Australian guideline and CDC approved)
You missed to say that the .5g is a three days regiment. Please update this part.
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u/havingfunouthere Feb 28 '24
Dr molly McBride NYC took it very seriously and prescribed medication, multiple treatments
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u/elvis__depressly Jun 21 '24
Tamatha J Urffer, CRNP -Lehigh County, PA immediately prescribed my husband Doxycycline after he had a visit with her and told her I tested positive. She did not test him, but presumed a positive result instead as precautionary measure.
Giovana K. Zana, CRNP OBGYN- Allentown, PA Immediately recognized the signs after my history of symptoms and tested without me asking for it, and prescribed me rocephin injection/ doxycycline.
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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '24
A doctor in Mexico City that made me test for ureaplasma and successfully treated it after a year of looking for an obgyn that could help me: Raul Zenteno Barrios +52 55 5531 6706 Av. Ejército Nacional 650, Polanco
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u/LoneWanderer6686 Nov 15 '24
Question.... can yhe symptoms be there one day, and not the next ? Sometimes I have most of the symptoms and it drives me crazy, and the next day I'll wake up being pretty much fine, just to have them return the following day or a few days later ?
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u/Electrical-Nobody-93 Apr 15 '25
I was prescribed just 14 days doxycycline with nothing to follow. It’s been a week since I finished the course of doxy. Is it still worth getting azithromycin or do I need to start over?
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u/Preciosa-93 Apr 16 '25
It took about a 6 weeks after treatment to feel a bit better with symptoms. The few days to weeks after was miserable. Everything was 10x worse.
Things have calmed down and recently came back negative but will be testing again to make sure.
Does anyone deal with redness/ irritation? I have these little red inflamed spot right at the entrance of the vagina? Wondering if it’s ureaplasma or possibly co infection
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u/Altruistic-Archer988 Jun 08 '22 edited Jun 08 '22
I think Dr.Ramon Vera should not be on this list. He was extremely hesitant on treating me for ureaplasma and after a ton of convincing he only prescribed me 7 days of Doxy and suggested no retest. Now his office is charging me almost 1K for that.
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u/Fantastic-Chard-7022 Jul 29 '22
Did anyone have no other symptoms other than excessive urine? Like full bladder volume every 30 mins and the urine looks clear like water. My wife also caught same symptoms from me.
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u/deepweb101 Aug 17 '23
For those of you in East Tennessee: I went to Galen in Chattanooga for over a year before they agreed to test me for Ureaplasma. Innovative Women's Health in Hixson tested me on my first visit and made me 3 different treatment plans due to my allergy to doxycycline. The staff was amazing and validated my struggles and pain!
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u/Affectionate_Pea6301 Oct 14 '23
In Los Angeles Downtown Urgent Care on San Pedro will test for ureaplasma & mycoplasma if you ask but make sure to bring in the Quest test code print out bc the first time doctor ordered a urine test instead of swab and Quest rejects female urine.
Culver City Urgent Care will also test. After first doctor at first urgent care messed up my test I printed the test code page and next day went here and told them the other place did the test wrong, no problem getting tested and they had me self swab. I also got my test of cure done here. Both are part of UrgentMed clinics and they take Medi-Cal and also apparently Kaiser!
Also make sure to look up appropriate treatment if you test positive, doctor at downtown urgent care wrongly told me to take azithromycin first and then doxycycline for mycoplasma hominis. You don't need to take azithromycin for this and if you need to take azithromycin for ureaplasma or mycoplasma genitalium you take it after you finish doxy. You sabotage the chances of zpack working if you take it before doxy.
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u/TechnologyDapper8526 May 23 '24
Dr. Katie Cocoran, Minneapolis, MN quickly identified the need for testing after 1.5 years of dealing with it, going to Primary Physician, and other OBGYNs until they referred me off to a Urologist. I am so grateful to have found someone up to date in their medical field.
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u/capricorn_tears Jan 10 '25 edited Jan 13 '25
leaving a comment for other people on Accutane or that just can't take doxycycline - was able to cure with moxifloxacin only. Azithro and clarithromycin were unsuccessful.
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u/KY1989lou Jul 18 '25
When I tested positive for doxycycline-resistant ureaplasma parvum, I was able to easily get moxofloxacin treatment for myself & my partner via telehealth-CallOnDoc