7 STI panel (Chlamydia trachomatis, ureaplasma urealyticum, ureaplasma parvum, mycoplasma hominis, mycoplasma genitalium, neisseria gonorrhoeae, trichomonas vaginalis) (PCR)

Chlamydia trachomatis - one of the most common sexually transmitted infection agents. Chlamydia infection is often asymptomatic, especially in its early stages. It can infect both men and women, affecting various parts of the body, including the genitals, rectum, and throat. Without symptoms, untreated chlamydia infection can lead to serious complications such as infertility, chronic infections, and Reiter's syndrome. Initial symptoms appear 1-3 weeks after infection. Women may experience abnormal vaginal discharge, pain during urination, bleeding between periods, and pain during intercourse. Men may have abnormal discharge from the penis, pain during urination, testicular pain, and swelling. Regular screening and timely treatment are crucial in preventing complications and reducing the risk of infecting others.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae - gonorrhea is a widespread infection transmitted through oral, vaginal, or anal sex. Symptoms typically appear 1–14 days after sexual contact with an infected person. Most women do not show symptoms, but there may be bleeding between periods or during intercourse, pain, or burning while urinating. If undetected, untreated, or improperly treated, the infection can spread to the upper genital tract and develop into a complicated gonococcal infection, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, infertility in women, and penile edema, epididymitis in men.

Mycoplasma genitalium - this bacterium primarily infects the urethra and cervix, and the infection can be asymptomatic. If left untreated, it can, in some cases, cause more serious complications such as urethral or cervical inflammation and infertility.

Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum - these bacteria may be naturally found in the reproductive organs (uterus, ovaries, prostate gland) and usually do not cause any symptoms or diseases. In certain cases, they can cause infections and symptoms that vary depending on which part of the reproductive organs is pathologically affected.

Trichomonas vaginalis - the most prevalent non-viral sexually transmitted agent worldwide. T. vaginalis can cause abnormal vaginal discharge (trichomoniasis) in women and accounts for 10~12% of all non-gonococcal urethritis cases in men. Infection can be asymptomatic in at least 50% of women and 70~80% of men.