Do I Have Gonorrhea (The Clap)?

Are you between 15 and 25 years old?

If you are a man, do you have a thick, yellow, white, or green discharge from your penis?

If you are a woman, do you have increased discharge from your vagina that may be yellowish or bloody?

Do you have pain or burning sensation while urinating?

Do you have pain or discomfort during sex?

If you are a woman, do you have heavy menstrual bleeding?

If you are a man, do you have painful or swollen testicles?

Do you urinate more frequently than usual?

Do you have painful bowel movements?

Do you have itching around your genitals?

Do you have anal itching or pain?

Do you have bleeding or discharge from your anus?

Do you have a sore throat?

Do you have multiple sexual partners or a new sexual partner?

Do you often practice unprotected sex?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have gonorrhea. Gonorrhea, also known as the clap is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It spreads through sexual contact that includes oral, anal and vaginal sex. Gonorrhea is a common infection, especially among young people aged 15 to 24. Many people with gonorrhea have no symptoms and do not know they are infected. This is one of the reasons why regular STD testing is so important. It is recommended that sexually active women under the age of 25, women with new sexual partners and men who have sex with men (MSM) be tested every year.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted from person to person through sexual contact. The first symptoms of infection usually appear within 10 days of exposure. Most of the time, your doctor will order a urine test to set a diagnosis. However, sometimes he may collect samples from your throat or rectum for testing (if you have had oral or anal sex). Timely diagnosed gonorrhea can be successfully treated with antibiotics. It is usually recommended to abstain from sex for at least 7 days after the end of treatment.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. If affects both, men and women and infection can occur on your genitals, rectum and throat. If left untreated gonorrhea can cause serious complications including infertility. Gonorrhea can be cured with antibiotics, but any permanent damage caused by this infection cannot be reversed. That is why timely diagnosis and treatment are extremely important. Once you get rid of gonorrhea, you can get it again if you have unprotected sex with an infected person.