Is gonorrhea a serious disease?
Table of Contents
Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems in both women and men. In women, gonorrhea can spread into the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). The symptoms may be quite mild or can be very severe and can include abdominal pain and fever 13.
What is gonorrhea other name?
Gonorrhea. Other names. Gonorrhoea, gonococcal infection, gonococcal urethritis, the clap.
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea in boys?
Symptoms of gonorrhea
- greater frequency or urgency of urination.
- a pus-like discharge or drip from your penis (this discharge could be yellow, white, beige, or greenish)
- discoloration and swelling at the penis opening.
- testicular swelling or pain.
- itching and soreness in your anus.
- rectal bleeding or discharge.
Can gonorrhea affect your period?
Most women do not have symptoms with gonorrhea. If they do, they are mild and often mistaken for a bladder or mild yeast infection and do not usually cause missed periods, unless the STI progresses to PID.
How does a girl get gonorrhea?
The main ways people get gonorrhea are from having vaginal sex, anal sex, or oral sex. You can also get gonorrhea by touching your eye if you have infected fluids on your hand. Gonorrhea can also be spread to a baby during birth if the mother has it.
Can girls get gonorrhea from girls?
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea can be passed between women through shared sex toys, hands, and by rubbing vulvas together.
Can gonorrhea affect period?
Does gonorrhea stop your period?
Most women do not have symptoms with gonorrhea. If they do, they are mild and often mistaken for a bladder or mild yeast infection and do not usually cause missed periods, unless the STI progresses to PID. If you have gonorrhea, it is dangerous to leave it untreated because it can spread to your blood or joints.