Gonorrhea Articles A-Z
This eMedTV article includes a detailed list of recommendations for preventing gonorrhea. For example, preventing gonorrhea requires that you understand birth control, talk to your partner and doctor, and have regular pelvic exams and testing.
Signs and Symptoms of Gonorrhea
This section of the eMedTV library lists possible signs and symptoms of gonorrhea in both men and women. Women often have signs and symptoms of gonorrhea within 10 days after infection, while men with gonorrhea will usually have no symptoms.
Symptoms of gonorrhea in women, as described in this page of the eMedTV archives, include bleeding with vaginal intercourse and discharge. Symptoms of gonorrhea in men include pus from the penis with pain and burning with urination.
This eMedTV article stresses the importance of proper treatment for gonorrhea (usually antibiotics). Drug-resistant strains of gonorrhea are becoming common, however; as a result, successful treatment for gonorrhea is becoming more difficult.
This eMedTV article answers the question "What is gonorrhea?" by describing the bacteria that causes the infection, as well as explaining transmission methods, treatment options, and complications that can result if gonorrhea is left untreated.