Neisseria gonorrhea or gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It affects the mucous membrane of the infected area, typically the penis, vagina, anus, and throat. Gonorrhea symptoms can appear in infected men, women, and children, and manifest differently for each one.
Gonorrhea Symptoms
Symptoms include:
- Men – Men infected with gonorrhea often experience inflammation in the penile urethra. This causes a burning sensation when urinating. It may be accompanied by a yellow or green pus discharge. The inflammation causes the urethra to narrow and stiffen which is what gives the burning sensation. Gonorrhea may also cause pain in the testicles, when inflammation of the epididymis, a structure at the back of the testicle, occurs.
- Women – Around half of women don’t experience any gonorrhea symptoms. The other half will experience similar symptoms as men. This includes inflammation in their uterine cervix. This gives women more than normal, and unusual vaginal discharge. They may experience pain during sexual intercourse, bleeding between periods, pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis, and a burning sensation during urination. Inflammation of the fallopian tubes and ovaries may also occur and cause damage to those areas. This may cause complications for future pregnancies.