What is it?
A bacterial infection of the genital area.
Symptoms:
For many people infected with Gonorrhea, there are no symptoms. Some people may experience burning during urination, green or yellow discharge (from the penis or vagina) or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
How it's spread:
Through unprotected sex.
Treatment:
Antibiotics for both partners.
Possible Consequences:
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), arthritis, tubal pregnancy (pregnancy in which a fertilized egg implants on a tissue other than the lining of the womb), sterility, complications during pregnancy, increased risk of HIV.
Prevention:
Always use a condom, you can get screened when you get a Pap smear, and see if your doctor will screen your partner, too.
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