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Gonorrhea and Pregnancy - Gonorrhea Symptoms
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Gonorrhea and Pregnancy

This eMedTV resource describes the dangerous link between gonorrhea and pregnancy, and offers tips for reducing the risk. For example, pregnant women should have at least one test for gonorrhea during prenatal care.

Gonorrhea Complications

Gonorrhea complications discussed in this eMedTV article include pelvic inflammatory disease (in women) and epididymitis (in men). Other gonorrhea complications, although rare, include infections of the joints, heart valves, or brain.

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Gonorrhea Statistics

This eMedTV page highlights key gonorrhea statistics about the prevalence of gonorrhea versus reported cases. According to recent gonorrhea statistics, in the U.S., approximately 75% of all reported cases are found in people 15 to 29 years of age.

Gonorrhea Symptoms

As this eMedTV article explains, gonorrhea symptoms (such as fever and discharge) usually appear within 2 to 10 days after sexual contact with an infected partner. However, gonorrhea symptoms can take up to 30 days after sexual contact to appear.