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Question:
I was diagnosed with mycoplasma hominis and ureaplasma urealyticum. My doctor said these were sexually transmitted diseases. I have been unable to find much information on either of them and the CDC hotline says they aren't STD's. Which is right? My partner and I were treated but he had been involved with another partner before and after this treatment. Could she possibly also have the infection and have given it back to him?
Please help!
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Answer:
by Yvonne Fulbright: (06/04/2004)
Mycoplasma hominis and ureaplasma urealyticum are common causes of bladder infection that can be transmitted during vaginal-penile intercourse. At the same time, they are typically not classified as STD's, namely because infection can occur without sexual contact.
If a person is a carrier of such an infection, and goes untreated, he/she can reinfect a partner who has been treated. Your best bet is to have your partner checked and treated for either of these infections and to use a condom, at least until he is "clean". Even longer if he's sleeping with somebody else!
Thank you for visiting the Sexual Health Network.
Yvonne K. Fulbright, MS.Ed.Reviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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