Definition
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae or gonococcus. It is one of the most commonly transmitted sexual infections and has been known to be called “The Clap”.
Symptoms
Signs & Symptoms of Gonorrhea
- A burning sensation when you pee
- Abnormal discharge (vagina or penis)
- Aches and pain in the abdomen
- Painful sex for women
- Irregular bleeding during periods
- Unusually sore and swollen testicles
- Painful and frequent urination
- Itching & Soreness in the rectum
Treatment
How Is Gonorrhea Treated?
Gonorrhea is easily treated with antibiotics and is likely to clear up and heal relatively quickly if caught soon enough. A single antibiotic injection can be used to treat gonorrhea and has a high rate of success.
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Infection
How Do You Get Gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact during vaginal, anal and oral sex, where the bacteria is transmitted from the mucus of the infected person to another sexual partner. This does not mean ejaculation, a person can transmit and contract chlamydia without ejaculation.
A pregnant mother can pass gonorrhea on to her child during childbirth
Risks
Is Gonorrhea Serious?
It's prevalent in men and women and is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world according to the CDC.
Whilst symptoms can be mild at first. if left untreated it can cause further infections that are more serious.
In men, untreated gonorrhea can cause infections in the prostate and the urethra. Whilst in women it is expected to cause greater risk if left untreated with cases leading to infections of the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes, which can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). It can cause miscarriage and premature labor in pregnant women
Diagnosis & Detection
How is Gonorrhea Detected?
Diagnosing gonorrhea needs to be carried out through a sexual health test either in person through a sexual healthcare practitioner, a walk-in lab testing center, or an at-home STD testing company.
Screening for gonorrhea requires a sample to be collected and tested in a lab. A gonorrhea test requires a urine or genital swab sample where the bacteria can be detected. Each testing company has different methods. Both urine and swab sampling are effective methods of screening
Other Types
Are There Other Types of Gonorrhea?
If the bacteria is transmitted during oral sex, gonorrhea can cause other infections in the throat, rectum and eyes. If infected semen or vaginal fluids get in your eyes, they can develop into conjunctivitis or pink eye.
Prevention
How Do You Prevent Gonorrhea?
You prevent Gonorrhea like with any other STD, by being responsible and wearing protection during sex in the form of a condom. But also by being honest with your sexual partners about your sexual history and maintaining a regular testing program if you are sexually active.
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