However, when a person's immune system is low and the bacterium overgrows, it can cause urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) or bacterial vaginosis and possibly contribute to infertility. Ureaplasma urealyticum is a bacteria that is naturally found in the urinary, reproductive, and respiratory organs of both men and women Although ureaplasma can be transmitted through sexual contact, it is not always considered a sexually transmitted disease (std). Anyone can carry ureaplasma, but certain factors may increase the risk Being sexually active with multiple partners a weakened immune system existing sexually transmitted infections (stis) use of invasive devices like catheters You can contract a mycoplasma or ureaplasma infection through direct contact with infected cells
This means that you can get ureaplasma and mycoplasma from oral sex but you are less likely to contract it through this transmission route. Open communication with healthcare providers about sexual health concerns allows for appropriate testing and guidance You can get tested for ureaplasma at a better2know clinic near you.
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