top of page

What are the symptoms and treatment for Gonorrhea

Symptoms for Gonorrhea can show up between 2-30 days after exposure to the bacteria

  • Burning or pain while peeing

  • bleeding between periods

  • Increase in vaginal discharge

  • Pain in your belly

  • Pain when you have sex

  • Painful or swollen testicles

  • White, yellow, or green discharge from the penis / Vagina

  • Greater frequency or urgency to pee

  • Itching and soreness in the anus

  • Rectal bleeding and discharge

  • Painful bowel movement

Gonorrhea symptoms in the throat may include a sore throat. However, it can be asymptomatic as well. Gonorrhea treatment typically involves antibiotics. It is important to receive treatment for gonorrhea as soon as possible because delaying the treatment can lead to serious complications


Sources:

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/155653#treatment

https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/gonorrhea#1

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gonorrhea/symptoms-causes/syc-20351774

https://www.healthline.com/health/gonorrhea

Related Posts

See All

Vaginal thrush is an infection caused by an overgrowth of a specific type of yeast which is usually present in the bowels and in the vagina. Symptoms can include vaginal itching or burning, a white d

The early stages of Chlamydia might not display any symptoms. In some other cases, symptoms might be the following: White, yellow, or gray vaginal discharge with a foul smell. (Please remember your vu

There are 3 stages for HIV which have different symptoms : 1. First stage - Acute HIV The symptoms of HIV show up after 2-4 weeks of being infected with the virus. People infected develop a flu-like i

bottom of page