Sexually transmitted diseases panel for men

Inflammation of the urethra, recurring urethritis and prostatitis.

In about 80% of cases, sexually transmitted diseases occur without any symptoms. Therefore, without taking a test, an infected person may not even be aware that they are contagious, and may infect their partner. If you have had unprotected intercourse, we always recommend that you take the test.

• The sample collecting material in this panel is urine sample from the first urine in the morning.
• Before giving the sample, read the instructions HERE.
• You can get a container for collecting the sample from a SYNLAB testing point. If you order the panel as a TEST YOURSELF service, the sample collection kit will be sent to you by Smartpost.

• The results will be displayed in minu.synlab.ee and terviseportaal.ee.
• A positive test result indicates that there are pathogens present in the sample material, and you need to make an appointment with a urologist, andrologist or dermatovenerologist who will prescribe relevant treatment.
• In the case of a positive M. genitalium DNA and/or N. gonorrhoeae DNA result the laboratory will automatically perform additional free of charge resistance mutation analysis, which provides important information for the treating physician regarding the antibiotic susceptibility/resistance of these pathogens. Performing resistance mutations takes up to 2 business days.
• The result reflects the current situation. If infection occurs subsequently, testing should be repeated.

The Sexually transmitted diseases panel for men helps you to detect the presence of 4 sexually transmitted diseases – chlamydia, gonorrhea or the clap, mycoplasma genitalium, and trichomoniasis.

The test should be ordered based on your sexual behaviour. In nearly 25% of cases, pathogens can be detected from a throat or rectal swab.

When ordering the panel, please keep in mind that sexually transmitted diseases have an incubation period. This is a period of time when you have been infected, but the test result may not yet indicate it. We recommend that you order the panel approximately 2-4 weeks after possible infection, or when symptoms occur.

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in Estonia. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. In men, chlamydia mainly manifests with inflammation of the urethra. However, the disease may not have any visible symptoms. There are several forms of chlamydia, but in this panel, we focus on urogenital chlamydia. If left untreated, urogenital chlamydia may cause severe complications and lead to problems later on, such as prostate infection.

Gonorrhea or the clap is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is usually transmitted sexually, occasionally also through contact with the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and pharynx. In men, gonorrhea mainly causes inflammation of the urethra. Half of those infected do not develop any symptoms. If gonorrhea is left untreated for a long period of time, it leads to the chronic inflammation of internal genital organs, which may cause infertility.

Mycoplasma genitalium is caused by mycoplasmas – the smallest medically relevant bacteria, which are divided into several species. In this panel, we focus on Mycoplasma genitalium, which is spread through sexual contact. In men, it may cause acute as well as recurring urethritis and prostatitis. The infectious disease often occurs without any symptoms.

Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, which in men mainly causes inflammation of the urethra. Trichomonas vaginalis is an anaerobic protozoan parasite. Infection mainly occurs by sexual contact, and the disease often occurs without any symptoms. The symptoms may develop up to 6 months after infection.

Laboratory tests provide an overview of the body's current state, and normal results do not guarantee the absence of all health issues. If symptoms persist, we recommend consulting your general practitioner or booking a consultation with a laboratory doctor.

1. Chlamydia
2. Gonorrhea
3. Trichomoniasis
4. Urogenital Mycoplasma genitalium