Sexually transmitted infection that can cause infertility if untreated
What is Gonorrhea?
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Affects young people much more
Who does it affect most, young or older people?
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Painful urination, unusual discharge, fever, sore throat, frequent urge to pee, pain during sexual intercourse.
What do the symptoms include?
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Ectopic pregnancy, infertility, long term pelvic/ abdominal pain, sterility happens.
What happens if I don't get treated?
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Planned parenthood, STD Test express,
Where can I get treated in CT?
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Men are most likely to
Who is most likely to experience the symptoms?
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Unusual vaginal discharge, pain in lower belly, pain in vagina, vaginal bleeding between periods.
What are the common symptoms for women?
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Duh, you are helping the prevention of any disease during intercourse plus pregnancy using it.
What if I use a condom during sex? Will it help prevent?
300
Its bacterial
Is Gonorrhea viral or bacterial?
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Yes it can be with the right treatment and medication.
Can it be cured?
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Usually your urine will be tested for gonorrhea, or if you've recently had oral sex, a swab may be used to test for STD.
How will your doctor know?
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Be responsible! Don't have sexual contact with anyone until treated. This can help prevent the spread of it.
I have gonorrhea?
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Sexual contact with penis, vagina, mouth, or anus of someone who has it, mother to baby during birth,
How is it transmitted?
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No, condoms don't stop it 100%
Do condoms stop the spread of gonorrhea?
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Discharge from penis, and painful/swollen testicles
What are common symptoms for men?
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Wait for a little more than 7 days after finishing all medications to start having sex again. You are more prone to get infected again after you've had it so be careful and use protection!
I got treated? What happens after?
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Have only one partner! This will help decrease the risk of any STD between the two.
What is a way to prevent it?
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2,745 teens in 2016
How many teens have gonorrhea in CT?
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Antibiotics like ceftriaxone, azithromycin, and doxycycline. This doesn't cure permanent affects gonorrhea has caused. If symptoms continue, go back to doctor to be re-evaluated.
How is it treated?
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(800-232-4636) for CDC or got to any .gov website about it!