Bacterial/Gonorrhea

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Gonorrhea Infection

Gonorrhea Diagnosis with Pills

Health Problems caused by Gonorrhea Infections

By STD Concern

Gonorrhea is a Bacterial Infection that's spread through Semen and Vaginal Fluids. It is caused by a Bacterium called Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. Also referred to as "the Clap."

It can also spread from Mother to Infant through Childbirth. You can be Infected Repeatedly by Gonorrhea and keep "Infecting Others" and not know it. Treated & Cured with Antibiotics.

Gonorrhea Symptoms

Even after the infection occurs, gonorrhea’s symptoms often take several weeks to become noticeable.

Symptoms for Men & Women

Genital discharge, which can be cloudy, creamy, or colored.
Persistent and painful urination.
Swollen genitals.
Sore throat.

Women may also Experience

Pain while having intercourse.
Discomfort during menstruation.

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Testing

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Note: Avoid Health Issues if your STD is Detected & Treated.

Untreated Gonorrhea

If left untreated, gonorrhea may cause PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) in women, while men could become infertile and experience pain in their testicles. Another problem can be septic arthritis and endocarditis.

If you have any signs or just concerned get tested because it can be cured within a short period of time and you won’t have to worry about long term complications.

Transmission Rate

The amount of people infected by this disease is estimated at 50 to 100 million cases every year. WHO (World Health Organization) estimates 88 million are infected every year. This is a curable STD but it can lead to death in rare cases. This STD affects about 0.8% of women and 0.6% of men.

Gonorrhea Treatments

Gonorrhea can be treated by antibiotics, like azithromycin, or with a vaccine, such as ceftriaxone or cefixime. Either of these treatments is available at your doctor's office. Symptoms should resolve after a week of receiving either the pill or the injection.

Diagnostic method would be testing the Urine. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) you should refrain from having sex for at least one week after your final day of treatment to prevent the spread of the bacterium.

Is Gonorrhea Curable?

Yes, with the Right Treatment. (CDC)

Conclusion

If you feel Sick & Unwell after a Sexual Encounter, you could have Contracted an STD. If you have Symptoms, you should be tested to avoid Health Issues & Spreading of STDs.

Some people can also be Asymptomatic (No Symptoms) after an STI for Days, Months or Entirely. Making it difficult to know if you have an STD without taking a Panel Test.

To avoid STDs practice Safe Sex which includes using Condoms and Not Engaging in Sex with Infected Persons. If you Need Help, see a Doctor and/or Get Tested.

Resources

Gonorrhea - CDC Fact Sheet – Retrieved July 27, 2018

Note: To receive Proper Treatment, testing is required.

How to Get Tested for STDs

You can see Your Doctor (Limited Privacy), visit a Public Health Clinic (No Privacy) in your Area or Buy (Home/Lab) Test with an STD Testing Service (Full Privacy).

They can all find out (ASAP) if you have an infection (STD) and what course of action (Treatment) is needed. This way you'll get access to the Proper Treatment (Prescription).

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