A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that, if untreated, may cause infertility. There are about 820,000 cases on gonorrhea each year. Some people may never develope any noticeable symptoms. This infection is usually treated by an antibiotic injection. You're also at a higher risk of catching gonorrhea if you already have any other ones. This infections tends to infect the warmer and more moist places of the body including the:
Men does not develope noticeable symptoms for a couple weeks. Some men may not even develope any symptoms. The first symptom men catch is painful sensation during urination. If left untreated, it may lead to a pus-like discharge (or drip) from the penis (white, yellow, beige, or greenish) swelling or redness at the opening of the penis, swelling or pain in the testicles, a persistent sore throat.
When women develop symptoms, they tend to be mild or similar to other infections, making them more difficult to identify. Gonorrhea infections can appear much like common vaginal yeast or bacterial infections. Symptoms include: discharge from the vagina (watery, creamy, or slightly green), pain or burning sensation while urinating, the need to urinate more frequently, heavier periods or spotting, sore throat, pain upon engaging in sexual intercourse, sharp pain in the lower abdomen, fever.
Yes, gonorrhea can be cured with the right treatment. It is important that you take all of the medication your doctor prescribes to cure your infection. Medication for gonorrhea should not be shared with anyone. Although medication will stop the infection, it will not undo any permanent damage caused by the disease. It is becoming harder to treat some gonorrhea, as drug-resistant strains of gonorrhea are increasing. If your symptoms continue for more than a few days after receiving treatment, you should return to a health care provider to be checked again.