the STI

Gonorrhea is a disease involving inflammatory discharge from the urethra or vagina

symptoms in women include

• painful or burning sensations while urinating
• increased vaginal discharge
• vaginal bleeding between periods

symptoms in men include

• Green-yellow or whitish discharge from the peni
• Burning while urinating
• Burning in the throat (due to oral sex)
• Painful or swollen testicles (less common

how can it be contracted

it can be contracted through oral sex and intercourse

Treatment for gonorrhea

Gonorrhea can be cured with the right treatments. Dual therapy is recommended (using two antibiotics at once)

Ways to prevent Gonorrhea

Abstaining from sex is the surest way to prevent gonorrhea. But if you choose to have sex, use a condom during any type of sexual contact.

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