Description

Basic Benefits is the first to offer an at-home Mycoplasma genitalium test. Over the past few decades, Mycoplasma genitalium has been recognized as a new and important sexually transmitted infection (STI). You can now enjoy unprecedented convenience and speed and obtain lab-certified results from the comfort of your home.

Includes:
1 (one) at-home test kit for Mycoplasma genitalium
Postage-paid return envelope

Tests for:
Detection of Mycoplasma genitalium. The test utilizes amplification of target DNA by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and nucleic acid hybridization.

Why Should I Test for Mycoplasma Genitalium?

Infection with Mycoplasma genitalium is common and often asymptomatic. It is frequently undiagnosed because routine testing is not commonly performed. Transmission to uninfected sexual partners can occur during sexual intercourse and is associated with inflammatory urogenital and reproductive tract diseases in both men and women.

Symptoms may include urethritis (burning during urination) in men and cervicitis (with or without vaginal discharge or bleeding) in women. Although there is some disagreement about screening individuals without symptoms, treatment is recommended for anyone who tests positive.

Mycoplasma Genitalium FAQs

What is Mycoplasma Genitalium?

Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterium first identified in the early 1980s. Testing has only recently become widely available for clinical use.

How is Mycoplasma Genitalium spread?

The infection is spread through vaginal or anal intercourse. The role of oral sex in transmission is currently unknown.

What kind of health issues can Mycoplasma Genitalium cause?

Infection is frequently asymptomatic in women and may also be asymptomatic in men. When symptoms occur, men may experience burning or stinging during urination and penile discharge (urethritis).

Women may experience burning during urination, abnormal vaginal bleeding, and vaginal discharge, often associated with cervicitis. Mycoplasma genitalium can also cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), pelvic pain, and pain during intercourse. Chronic infection may lead to tubal-factor infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth and spontaneous abortion.

These symptoms may also be caused by other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, or by non-STI conditions, making laboratory testing essential for accurate diagnosis.