The effects of gonorrhea
Gonorrhea in brief
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Sometimes gonorrhea goes away on its own, but most of the time it does not. In those cases, the consequences of gonorrhea can be unpleasant. And in some cases, gonorrhea is even dangerous. That's why it's good to know the risks.
Long-term consequences of gonorrhea
The STI gonorrhea causes an infection in your mucous membranes. Without treatment, the gonorrhea bacteria can spread through your body and cause infections in other places as well. Serious symptoms fortunately happen infrequently, but do occur. The long-term consequences of gonorrhea are different for men and women:
Gonorrhea effects in women
- Damage to your eye (if you got the bacteria in your eye).
- Fallopian tube inflammation, which can make you infertile.
- Greater risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Gonorrhea consequences in men
- Damage to your eye (if you got the bacteria in your eye).
- Epididymitis.
- Inflammation of the prostate.
Gonorrhea is more dangerous when pregnant
Especially if you are pregnant, gonorrhea can be dangerous. Your child may then be born prematurely, or you may give the gonorrhea to your child during delivery. Gonorrhea consequences for the baby could include lung or eye infection. Therefore, get tested immediately and possibly treated for gonorrhea if you suspect you have this STI.
The treatment of gonorrhea
Fortunately, the consequences of gonorrhea are easily preventable. In fact, this STI is easily treated with antibiotics. You get the antibiotics through a one-time prick in your buttock. This is done by your doctor or at the GGD. Then the antibiotics remain active for a week to attack all the gonorrhea bacteria in your body. Therefore, wait at least a week after the treatment with sexual contact. Of course, prevention is even better than cure; use a condom to prevent gonorrhea and other STIs.
In doubt about whether you have gonorrhea? Do a test first
Not sure yet if you are symptoms of gonorrhea experience? Then do a gonorrhea STI test. You don't know in advance what the consequences of gonorrhea will be in you, so don't take a risk with your health and opt for certainty. At Soapoli-online we make testing as easy as possible for you. Order your test in our webshop and take it yourself at home. Within 3 business days the result will be ready for you. Is the test positive? Then we will also advise you on the treatment of gonorrhea.
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