Definition:  A sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract in women and men.

Symptoms of Gonorrhea in women include:

• Painful or burning sensation when urinating
• Increased vaginal discharge
• Vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods

 Symptoms of Gonorrhea in men include:

• Burning sensation when urinating
• White, yellow, or green discharge from the penis
• Painful or swollen testicles

 Treatment for Gonorrhea

• Treatment for Gonorrhea should be done before having an abortion.
• Visit your doctor, who will prescribe antibiotics to treat your Gonorrhea infection.
• Several antibiotics can successfully cure Gonorrhea in adolescents and adults.
• It is important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure Gonorrhea.
• Get yearly check-ups with your doctor.
• Stop having sex during treatment for Gonorrhea.
• Notify all sex partners that you have an STI so they can be tested and treated.
• You should be re-tested for Gonorrhea 3-4 months after finishing treatment.

Information on this page provided by the US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.
(1)http://www.cdc.gov/std/Gonorrhea/STDFact-gonorrhea.htm (2)http://www.cdc.gov/std/hiv/STDFact-STD&HIV.htm

• Most of the infected women and men have NO SYMPTOMS of Gonorrhea.(1)
• Those who do get symptoms of Gonorrhea won't notice them for up to 30 days after infection.(1)
• Men and women who have any other sexually transmitted infection (STI) are at least two to five times more likely to get HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.(2)