Editing Non-gonococcal urethritis (section)

==Treatment==
Treatment is based on the prescription and use of the proper [[antibiotics]] depending on the strain of the ureaplasma.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bchealthguide.org/healthfiles/hfile08b.stm#05 |title=Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU) |access-date=2008-01-01 |work=BC HealthFile }}</ref>

Because of its multi-causative nature, initial treatment strategies involve using a broad range antibiotic that is effective against chlamydia (such as [[doxycycline]]).{{Medical citation needed|date=July 2015}} It is imperative that both the patient and any sexual contacts be treated. Women infected with the organisms that cause NGU may develop [[pelvic inflammatory disease]]. If symptoms persist, follow-up with a urologist may be necessary to identify the cause.

According to a study, [[tinidazole]] used with [[doxycycline]] or [[azithromycin]] may cure NGU better than when doxycycline or azithromycin is used alone.<ref name=NCT00322465>{{ClinicalTrialsGov|NCT00322465|NGU: Doxycycline (Plus or Minus Tinidazole) Versus Azithromycin (Plus or Minus Tinidazole)}}</ref>

If left untreated, complications include [[epididymitis]] and [[infertility]]. Consistent and correct use of [[Condom|latex condoms]] during sexual activity greatly reduces the likelihood of infection.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://myhealth.alberta.ca/sexual-reproductive-health/sexually-transmitted-infections/non-gonococcal-urethritis|title=Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)|publisher=[[Alberta Health Services|MyHealth.Alberta.ca]]|access-date=2021-03-23}}</ref>