What Are the Symptoms of Gonorrhea?

Q: What Are the Symptoms of Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea symptoms: discharge, burning with urination, pelvic pain. Many people have no symptoms. Untreated gonorrhea can cause infertility and spread to blood.

Gonorrhea is a bacterial STD that can cause serious complications if untreated.

Symptoms in Women

Increased vaginal discharge
Painful urination
Pelvic pain
Bleeding between periods

Symptoms in Men

White/yellow/green discharge from penis
Painful urination
Swollen testicles

Asymptomatic Rates

Women: often no symptoms
Men: 10% no symptoms

Complications

PID in women (infertility risk)
Epididymitis in men
Can spread to blood (DGI) — life-threatening

Source: CDC, American Sexual Health Association.

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