Symptoms of gonorrhea in men and women

Today, gonorrhea (the common name of a disease such as gonorrhea) is the most common variant of a venereal disease. On the whole globe, hundreds of millions of people are living, infected with this disease. Treat yourself a gonorrhea is not worth it. After all, this can lead to adverse health consequences.

Transmission of gonorrhea

For the most part, the disease is transmitted through the sexual way. In this regard, it is necessary to follow the culture of their sexual behavior. And the infection can be infected with absolutely any kind of contact of an intimate nature. It can be oral sex, genital type or even anal.

It is also possible to transfer the gonorrhea from the mother to the fetus. However, most often it happens during the birth of a child. In this case, the eyes of the baby are very affected. When the infection begins, a disease called gonoblenorea. You can not leave it without attention. Otherwise, the child will forever lose sight.

In the open space gonococci (pathogens) can live no more than 2-3 minutes. Sometimes this time is enough to get infected. Do it in a domestic environment there is a possibility, using one towel, bedding or even underwear.

Due to the fact that gonorrhea affects the genital and urinary organs, because of the infection, the following diseases develop:

• Gonococcal cervicitis in women;
• Urethritis;
• Cystitis in women;
• Prostatitis in men;
• Gonococcal pharyngitis;
• Orchitis (only in the strong part of mankind);
• Gonorrheal conjunctivitis;
• Male epididymitis.

Gonorrhea. Symptoms in men

In young people, infection usually causes inflammation of the canal. It, in turn, is accompanied by constant burning. And with urination there is a lot of pain. In addition, there may be a discharge from the penis of a purulent nature.

Once the gonococcal infection reaches the prostate, the signs of gonorrhea will have a different character:

• Constant pain in the genital area;
• Significant weakening of erection.

This will indicate the development of prostatitis.

Symptoms of gonorrhea in women

Any signs of gonorrhea infection in beautiful women begin to show up with the onset of another menstruation. However, they can arise and independently it. So, women also have burning sensation in the genitals. Especially strong it becomes with urination. In this process, soreness is manifested. The vaginal discharge is very abundant and has a purulent character. Those. Have a yellowish color and a gelatinous consistency.

A few days after infection, women develop vulvovaginitis. And then the symptoms of gonorrhea become worse. There is inflammation of the vagina, the mucous membrane lining the genitals. In addition, a strong itch in the perineum begins . And when you have sex, women suffer unbearable pain.

Effects

If you do not treat the symptoms of gonorrhea and the disease itself, then very dangerous diseases can develop. After all, the infection can spread higher and threaten not only health, but also the life of the patient.

Female gonorrhea leads to gonorrheal bartholinitis. In this case, bartholin gland inflames, which leads to soreness of the genital organs and swelling of the large labia. Endometritis of the gonococcal character may also occur, i. E. The uterine mucosa is affected . This variant of complication is accompanied by strong secretions of purulent-bloody appearance and constant pains in the lower abdomen. We urgently need to go to the gynecologist. Otherwise, you can lose your life.

As a consequence, gonorrhea of the fallopian tubes also develops. Signs of such a complication is a violation in the menstrual cycle, the appearance of pain during sexual contact. Disease can lead to infertility.

Finally, when the infection reaches the peritoneum, gonorrheal peritonitis develops. It is accompanied by a high body temperature and unceasing pains in the lower abdomen. Any inflammatory disease, caused by a gonorrhea, is treated under the strict supervision of a doctor. Unfortunately, in most cases, these ailments cause female infertility.

The untreated symptoms of gonorrhea and the disease itself in men lead to inflammation of the vas deferens. And this leads to the development of infertility. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention in time to all the painful signs of sexually transmitted diseases and quickly seek help.