how do ypu know if you have gonorrhea?

Answer 1

My Jackass of an ex husband gave it to me - I had NO symptoms - the only reason I found out was because he had symptoms and the Dr MADE him tell me. That was also when I found out that he was cheating on me. Asshole

Also, this caused me to have Cervical Dysplasia - I had to have surgery - make sure you get your pap test done!!!

Answer 2

Gonorrhea
I INTRODUCTION

Gonorrhea, infectious sexually transmitted infection of humans, which primarily involves the mucous membranes of the urogenital tract. Characterized by a discharge of pus, it is caused by the gonococcus bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The incubation period is two to seven days. In the United States, about 356,000 cases of gonorrhea are reported each year.

II SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS

Gonorrhea is much more obvious in males, who develop an acute discharge of pus from the urethra. Scant at the start, it becomes progressively thicker and heavier and causes frequent urination, often with a burning sensation. Should the prostate become infected, the passage of urine is partly obstructed. In females the infection occurs in the urethra, the vagina, or the cervix. Although discharge and irritation of the vaginal mucous membranes may be severe, more often few or no early symptoms appear.

Gonorrhea can be diagnosed by examining discharge from the penis or vagina for the presence of bacteria. A urine test can also detect the presence of bacteria and it is a noninvasive way to check people who are not exhibiting symptoms. Treatment in the early stages is usually effective. If the disease is untreated in the male, the early symptoms may subside but the infection may spread to the testicles, causing sterility. In the untreated female the infection usually spreads from the cervix into the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing pelvic inflammatory disease (see Gynecology). Severe pain may occur, or the infection may linger with few or no symptoms, gradually damaging the tubes and rendering the woman sterile. In both sexes the gonococcus may enter the bloodstream, resulting in arthritis, heart inflammation, or other diseases. Gonorrhea in pregnant women may be transmitted to the infant during birth and may, if untreated, cause a serious eye infection.

III TREATMENT

Antibiotics are commonly used against gonorrhea, although over the years an increasing number of antibiotic-resistant strains of the gonorrhea bacteria have developed, causing a rise in the incidence of the disease in the 1990s. Still effective are antibiotics that are administered in a single dose, including ceftriaxone, cefixime, ciprofloxacin, and ofloxacin.

Gonorrhea increased greatly in the U.S. in the 1970s and early '80s, almost reaching epidemic proportions in adolescents and young adults. In most large cities clinics have been established where young people can get treatment. One of the most difficult tasks in controlling gonorrhea is locating all recent sexual contacts of an infected person in order to prevent further spread of the disease.

Answer 3

Symptoms:

When symptoms are present, they usually occur within 5 days of exposure to the infection. However both sexes can be infected without any early signs or symptoms.

Women

60-80% of women have no symptoms. If symptoms are present you may have one or more of the following:

green or yellow discharge from the vagina


burning during urination


menstrual irregularities--including spotting between periods or heavy bleeding during periods


pain in lower abdomen


fever


swelling and tenderness in vulva

Men

discharge from penis (usually thick yellowish-green)


burning during urination


opening of penis may become red and sore

gonorrhea is left untreated, women can get PID, an infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes, which may lead to infertility problems. Men may get chronic, painful urination and ejaculation, as well as an increased risk of sterility. Arthritis and chronic joint pain may occur. If the eyes are infected, blindness may result.

Answer 4

How do you know if you have caught clap ?

1, Go to a doctor and get tested. If you have it and it is not treated it can cause you to loose the ability to become preganant.

2, Have sex with lots of guys, If you have it, one of them will let you know. This is more fun than numbr one.

Answer 5

Get tested,

If you need to go to a Planned Parenthood center. They have testing.

Answer 6

the only way to know for sure is to go to DR> dont rely on this site only AND ONLY a dr can tell you for sure ..that is on STD you dont want to 2nd guess good luck dear.

Answer 7

go to the doctor and get checked
You haver access to a computer
put it to good use.

Answer 8

Get tested. Sometimes there are no symptoms.

Answer 9

Go to Webb M.D. under diseases and conditions.

Answer 10

you need to get tested