What to do if a pregnant woman is mycoplasma positive

A positive mycoplasma test indicates a mycoplasma infection, which is mainly divided into urogenital tract infection and respiratory tract infection. During this very special period of pregnancy, no matter which type of infection occurs, it may have very serious consequences. Therefore, when diagnosed as mycoplasma positive, it must be treated correctly as soon as possible. So, what should we do if a pregnant woman is mycoplasma positive? Let’s take a closer look below.

What to do if a pregnant woman is mycoplasma positive

1. During pregnancy, pregnant women must go to the hospital regularly for standardized prenatal checkups, especially in the few months before delivery. It is best for patients to increase the number of prenatal checkups, which will help prevent the risk of premature birth and miscarriage due to mycoplasma infection.

2. Be sure to see a professional doctor during treatment. Be sure to receive scientific and reasonable treatment under the doctor's guidance. Choose drugs with lower side effects. The time and dosage of using the drugs must be in accordance with the doctor's instructions.

3. Pregnant women infected with mycoplasma should also pay attention to their diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, get more rest, get enough sleep, and do some physical exercise on a regular basis.

4. It is not terrible for pregnant women to test positive for mycoplasma infection. What is terrible is that patients try all kinds of medical treatments in a hurry and use some drugs that should not be used, leading to some serious consequences. The most important thing for pregnant women after mycoplasma infection is to adopt scientific and standardized treatment. When treating, you must go to a regular and professional large hospital, and you must strictly follow the treatment plan formulated by the doctor. You must cure the disease in a timely and thorough manner to prevent it from affecting your health.

The hazards of mycoplasma positive in pregnant women

1. Mycoplasma infection can cause various adverse pregnancy outcomes (miscarriage, low birth weight, etc.), non-gonococcal urethritis, various gynecological inflammations, male infertility, epididymitis, prostatitis, etc.

2. It can also infect the fetus through the placenta and affect the newborn. And it may cause infertility.

3. Mycoplasma infection will not be inherited by the fetus and has no clear teratogenic effect, but it can easily cause premature rupture of membranes and lead to premature birth.