Overview
Urethritis management depends on whether gonorrhea, chlamydia, M. genitalium or another cause is responsible. Testing guides antibiotic choices.
Treatment approach
Identify cause, treat appropriately, and follow up.
Common management options
- Antibiotics for bacterial causes
- Testing for persistent cases
- Avoid irritants
Medical supervision
A clinician prescribes treatment and advises on follow-up.
Partner considerations
Partners may need evaluation for STIs.
Follow-up
Persistent symptoms need repeat testing.
Key points
- Cause guides treatment
- Testing prevents wrong antibiotics
- Persistent symptoms need review
- Partner care may matter
When to seek care
- Burning urination
- Urethral discharge
- Persistent symptoms