Mgen

Mgen (Mycoplasma genitalium) can infect the cervix (opening to the uterus), the urethra (the inside of the penis), or the rectum.

Untreated, Mgen can cause serious and permanent health problems in women, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility (not being able to get pregnant), and long-term pelvic/abdominal pain.

Like many sexually transmitted infections, Mgen often has no symptoms.

How It’s Transmitted

You can get Mgen by having vaginal or anal sex without a condom with someone who has the infection. (Need condoms? Find free condoms.)

Symptoms

If symptoms are present, both men and women may notice genital discharge and/or a burning sensation when peeing.

Treatment

With antibiotics from your healthcare provider, Mgen is curable. Although medicine will stop the infection, it will not undo any permanent damage caused by the infection.

For more information about Mgen, visit the CDC website.