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How do I find out if I have Gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacteria that infects men, women
and infants. An estimated 1 million cases of gonorrhea
are reported each year while at least that same number
goes unreported.
Symptoms of a Gonorrhea Infection
Symptoms of gonorrhea usually appear two days
to three weeks after you have been exposed to someone
with the infection. Some men and women will not have
symptoms at all until the disease has caused severe
health problems.
Men's Symptoms
- Swelling and pain in the testicles
- A discharge that is yellow or cream colored from
the penis
- A burning sensation when you urinate
- Swelling and pain around the opening in the penis
Women's Symptoms
- Pain in the area between your belly button and
your sexual organs
- A burning sensation when you urinate
- An unusual discharge from your vagina
What causes Gonorrhea? How Do You get It? How is it Transmitted?
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease or infection. That means
that it is transmitted during either vaginal, oral or anal sex. In addition,
gonorrhea can be passed on to babies during birth if the mother has gonorrhea.
How do I know for sure if I have Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea Testing.
The most positive way to know if you have Gonorrhea is to be tested.
There is a urine test offered by Private Diagnostics that can tell you
for sure if you have Gonorrhea. You may have been exposed to Gonorrhea
and carry it for a long time without experiencing any of the symptoms
above. Sometimes, the only way that you know that you have Gonorrhea
is if your partner is diagnosed with it. So, again, the best way is to
be tested.
Why get Gonorrhea treatment?
Even if you don’t have the symptoms, the
effects of untreated gonorrhea can be very serious to you and your family.
If left untreated, Gonorrhea can cause
- Inability to have children
- Arthritis and arthritis-like pain and conditions
- Permanent damage to your reproductive organs
- Tubal pregnancies which can lead to the death of
your child
How is Gonorrhea treated?
Gonorrhea is treated by taking antibiotics. It is important to take
all the medicine that is prescribed for you. It is also important that
your sex partner(s) get treatment at the same time, otherwise, you will
continue to re-infect each other. It is also recommended that you have
another laboratory test completed between 3 to 6 weeks after the completion
of your antibiotics in order to be sure that the Gonorrhea is gone.
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