STD Clinic
Should Mycoplasma be treated if I have no symptoms? STD clinic in Seoul, Korea
The short answer
It depends on the type. Mycoplasma genitalium behaves like a true STD and is generally treated, along with the partner. Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma are often found without symptoms, so treatment depends on your symptoms, pregnancy plans and your doctor's assessment. In Korean practice they are frequently treated.
Our panels distinguish between Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma, which matters for decisions.
- M. genitalium: linked to cervicitis and PID; usually treated
- M. hominis / Ureaplasma: common colonizers; treatment considered case by case
Recurrence after about a week of antibiotics is not unusual, so follow-up may be recommended.
Keep reading
Answered by Dami Women's Clinic (다미산부인과의원), Yeouido, Seoul · Dr. Ko Sang-hyun, OB/GYN. General information, not a diagnosis. Emergencies in Korea: call 119. Medical disclaimer · International Patient Center