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Std Gonorrhea Information

Gonorrhea, or gonarea, and sometimes mistaken for the clap (Chlamydia) isn't really an Std (Sexually Transmitted Disease) but actually an Sti (Sexually Transmitted Infection). It's caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae which lives in the sexual organs including the urethra and reproductive tracks of both men and women.

Gonorrhea has one of the highest infection rates. In the USA It's estimated that almost one million people a year are infected with this Std. The most effected are young adults and teens mostly because of there high promiscuity rate between them.

Like most Std's and Sti's it is contracted through sexual contact. Including coming in contact with the penis, vagina, anus, and even the mouth and throat. It is very easily transmitted from one person to another, which is why Gonorrhea has such a high rate of infection. On top of that the new strains of Gonorrhea are becoming increasingly harder to treat as they are adapting to the antibiotics used to treat them.

Gonorrhea Symptoms Do I Have Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea symptoms are generally mild to non existent. When there are symptoms of Gonorrhea they will usually become noticeable between 5 and 30 days and differ slightly between men and women. Since gonorrhea lives in the sexual organs and in the throat these are the primary places to be aware of when wondering if you have gonorrhea symptoms.

Gonorrhea Symptoms In Men Include:

• Burning Sensation When Urinating.
• Yellowish Discharge From The Penis.
• Painful Or Swollen Testicles.
• A Sore Throat.

Gonorrhea Symptoms In Women Include:

• Burning Sensation When Urinating.
• Yellowish vaginal Discharge.
• Vaginal Bleeding.
• Painful Bowel Movements.

Gonorrhea Symptoms with the anus are the same between men and women and include:

• Itching and Burning sensation.
• Yellowish Discharge.
• Bleeding.
• A Sore Throat.

Diagnosis and Treatment Of Gonorrhea

Diagnosis of the Sti Gonorrhea can only be done by a physician. If you have any Gonorrhea symptoms you should seek help immediately. In order to check to see if you have gonorrhea or ganarea online pictures will not do. Your doctor will have to take samples of the infected area (your throat penis or vagina) and send them to a lab to be tested. Sometimes this can be a little uncomfortable especially in men where they may have to swab the inside of the penis.

The Treatment of Gonorrhea is generally quite simple. After being tested your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic which after taking for a certain amount of time will clear up the infection. Gonorrhea used to be easily treated but is starting to become resistant to certain drugs meaning in the future it may get even harder to treat. When taking the medication make sure to read the instructions on the medication and follow them exactly and remember that after your gonorrhea is treated it can easily be caught again and may become harder to treat the second time.

Untreated Gonorrhea

In women untreated Gonorrhea can develop into Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) which well over 1 million American women have even if they do not know it and have no symptoms. When the symptoms of PID are present they include Stomach pain and Fever. If untreated, PID can damage the fallopian tubes and cause infertility.

In men untreated Gonorrhea can develop into epididymitis (inflammation of the of the tube at the back of the testicle) A painful disease that swells the testicles and can lead to infertility.

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