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Gonorrhea

Гонорея – определение

Gonorrhea refers to diseases, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STD). Treatment for gonorrhea involves taking antibiotics, notification of the disease sexual partner, and lifestyle changes.

Гонорея – причины возникновения

Gonorrhea is a bacterium, which is transmitted from an infected partner during sex. Infection can occur during oral, vaginal or anal sex.

Risk factors for gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is the most common STDs among sexually active youth. Other factors, which increase the probability of infection with gonorrhea include:

• Increased sexual activity;
• Multiple sexual partners;
• Having sex without a condom;
• History of STD.

Symptoms of gonorrhea

Most patients with gonorrhea have no symptoms. If symptoms occur, They can appear after 1-14 days of infection. In some cases, the symptoms do not arise within one month after the onset of disease.

Symptoms of gonorrhea in men can include:

• Discharge from the penis;
• Burning sensation when urinating;
• Itching in the urethra.

Symptoms of gonorrhea in women can include:

• Burning sensation when urinating;
• Abnormal vaginal discharge;
• Abdominal pain;
• Unexplained, wanton vaginal bleeding.

Symptoms of gonorrhea in men and women with rectal infection may include:

• Anal itching;
• Soreness in the anus;
• Bleeding from the anus;
• Pain during bowel movement.

Gonorrhea can also cause serious health complications.

Complications of gonorrhea in men include:

• Эпидидимит – болезненный отек и воспаление яичек, which can lead to infertility;
• Уретрит – воспаление внутри уретры, which can cause a burning sensation during urination. If the scars are there, in the future, it can cause difficulty urinating or completely block the flow of urine;
• Простатит – воспаление предстательной железы. Symptoms include pain in and around the groin and pelvic, or discomfort when urinating. Prostatitis can also cause flu-like symptoms, such as fever, chills, body aches or fatigue.

Complications of gonorrhea in women include:

• Pelvic inflammatory disease (VTO) – серьезная инфекция, which can lead to infertility, Even women, who do not have symptoms of the disease. If you have symptoms, they may include pelvic pain and pain during sexual intercourse. WTO causes scar tissue, and may also lead to an abscess in the fallopian tubes;
• Infection in the newborn, If the infection occurred during pregnancy.

If untreated, gonorrhea can lead to serious infection, which affects:

• Joints;
• Brain;
• Eyes;
• Heart.

Diagnosis of gonorrhea in women and men

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. The diagnosis is made by a gonorrhea test.

Tests may include:

• Тест на наличие определенных нуклеиновых кислот – выделения или моча исследуются на наличие генетического материала, characteristic for gonorrhea;
• Выделение культуры гонореи – с помощью мазка производится отбор образца культур, which is sent to the laboratory. Two days later, the culture is examined for the presence of bacteria gonorrhea;
• Tests for other sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, syphilis or HIV.

Гонорея лечение – Как лечить гонорею

For the treatment of gonorrhea are used antibiotics. However, some strains of gonorrhea have developed resistance to antibiotics. The doctor should choose the antibiotic, which will be effective in the treatment of gonorrhea.

It is important to go through the entire course of treatment, as prescribed by your doctor. Besides, all of your sexual partners should be tested for gonorrhea and also to undergo treatment. Do not have sex until the end of treatment and the complete disappearance of the symptoms of gonorrhea.

If you are diagnosed with gonorrhea, Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions.

Prevention of gonorrhea

To reduce the chance of contracting gonorrhea:

• While having sex, always use a condom;
• If your age to 25 years, Have regular screening for STDs;
• If you have other risk factors for STDs, to be screened more often;
• Keep in a monogamous relationship or reduce the number of sexual partners to a minimum.