Gonnorhea

GONORRHEA

What is gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It is most common in young adults. The bacteria that cause gonorrhea can infect the genital tract, mouth, or anus. You can get gonorrhea during vaginal, oral, or anal sex with an infected partner. A pregnant woman can pass it to her baby during childbirth.

Symptoms

In men:

In women:

• an unusual discharge from the tip of the penis, which may be white, yellow or green.
• pain or a burning sensation when urinating.
• inflammation (swelling) of the foreskin.
• pain or tenderness in the testicles – this is rare.

• Increased vaginal discharge.
• Painful urination.
• Vaginal bleeding between periods, such as after vaginal intercourse.
• Abdominal or pelvic pain.

If you experience any of the symptoms consult a doctor immediately.