Oral Sex Transmitted Diseases: Gonorrhea

One of the many common oral sex transmitted diseases is what’s known as Gonorrhea. It also happens to be one of the most common bacterial STDs in the United States, second only to the Chlamydia infection. Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that is called Neisseris gonorrhoeae.

Gonorrhea Facts for Men

For men, one of the most common symptoms of this bacterial infection is the discharge of a yellowish liquid from the penis. It is usually thicker than urine and may cause more frequent and painful urination. Symptoms such as these usually manifest themselves within two days to one month after the infection. However, there are some men that do not actually experience any symptoms. The problem with gonorrhea is that it has the tendency to spread to other parts of the body. This includes, but is not limited to the epididymis, seminal vesicles, and the prostate. Aside from short term effects such as chronic pain and/or fever, one of the long term effects of gonorrhea include sterility if untreated.

Gonorrhea Facts for Women

The symptoms of Gonorrhea in females are much more dormant. That is, less than half of the female victims of this STD do not manifest any symptoms. If ever they do, most of the symptoms aren’t noticed because of their mildness. However, for those who may experience symptoms, they may include abdominal bleeding, burning pain during urination, genital irritation, lower abdomen discomfort, as well as unusual vaginal discharge. If Gonorrhea is not treated at once, it may lead to more severe complications. As with men, the bacterium can spread to other parts of the body in females such as the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or the uterus. However, contrary to popular belief, Gonorrhea cannot be transmitted through communal toilets or bathrooms.

Gonorrhea also happens to be one of the most scary oral sex transmitted disease in both men and women because it has been known to spread and affect the joints, as well as the heart valves.  GP