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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STD) that can affect the reproductive organs of men and women. Gonorrhea affects the uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes in women, as well as the urethra (urethra) in both sexes. Gonorrhea can also affect the throat, eyes, mouth, and anus.

Symptoms may appear within 2-5 days after infection, or at the latest 30 days after infection. If you notice any of these symptoms, see your doctor immediately. Below is information on medical treatment for gonorrhea.

Steps

1. 1 First, remember that anyone who is sexually active can be infected with gonorrhea. In the United States, infection spreads fastest among:
   • Sexually active teenagers
   • Youth
   • African American
2. 2 Know that gonorrhea requires medical attention. If left untreated, it can lead to numerous serious health problems, including chronic pain and infertility in men and women. If left untreated, gonorrhea can spread to the bloodstream and joints, which can be life-threatening.
3. 3 There are several antibiotics that can be used to treat adults and adolescents with gonorrhea. The doctor will discuss the treatment with you.
4. 4 For uncomplicated gonococcal infection of the cervix, urethra, and rectum, the following drugs may be prescribed:
   • Ceftriaxone
   • Cefixime
   • A single dose of cephalosporins according to the scheme.
   • Those treating gonorrhea are likely to be tested / treated for other STDs, most commonly chlamydia.
5. 5 It is imperative that you take all medicines prescribed by your doctor to treat gonorrhea.

Tips

• Learn to recognize the signs of gonorrhea. Pay attention to the following symptoms:
  
  
  • Notice the burning sensation while urinating.
  • Watch for white, green, or yellow discharge from your penis if you are a man. Any discharge from the genitals should be examined by a doctor.
  • Men should also look for painful or swollen testicles.
  • If you are a woman and you have reason to suspect that you may have been infected with gonorrhea, get tested. Many infected women have no symptoms or they have nonspecific symptoms that can be confused with other conditions.
  • Women should watch for increased vaginal discharge or bleeding between cycles. See your doctor for any unusual vaginal discharge.
  • Watch for anal bowel movements, tenderness, bleeding, itching, or soreness during bowel movements.
  • A rectal infection may not cause any symptoms, so see your doctor and get tested if you think you may have been infected.
• By adhering to the basics of safer sex behavior, gonorrhea can be prevented. These include:
  
  
  • Using a condom during intercourse or oral sex.
  • Get tested. Ask your partner (s) to be screened as well.
  • Don't be afraid to ask your partner (s) if they've been tested.
  • Abstaining from sex.
• If you think you have contracted gonorrhea:
  
  
  • Seek medical attention immediately.
  • Refrain from any sexual activity with your partner (s).
  • Advise all recent sex partners to get tested for gonorrhea as well.
  • Do not have any sexual relationship until you complete your medical treatment and your doctor writes a certificate that you are healthy.

Warnings

• Left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to irreversible and serious health problems, including:
  
  
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women.VZTO can lead to chronic, prolonged pelvic pain and hard-to-treat internal abscesses (pus-filled sores that are difficult to treat). VZTO can also lead to infertility and increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
  • Epididymitis in men. Epididymitis is inflammation of the ducts attached to the testicles, and usually one side becomes infected. This is a painful condition that can lead to infertility.
• People with gonorrhea have an easier time contracting HIV. In addition, people infected with HIV and gonorrhea can more easily transmit HIV to others.