Gonorrhea: Immediate Symptoms & Potential Complications

Short-term effects of gonorrhea:

- Painful or burning sensation while urinating

- Increased frequency or urgency of urination

- White, yellow, or green discharge from the penis or vagina

- Swelling or tenderness in the testicles

- Fever

- Chills

- Headache

- Fatigue

- Nausea

- Vomiting

Gonorrhea can also spread to other parts of the body, including:

- The cervix

- The fallopian tubes

- The uterus

- The ovaries

- The rectum

- The throat

- The eyes

Gonorrhea can cause serious health problems, including:

- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

- Ectopic pregnancy

- Infertility

- Blindness

- Meningitis

- Endocarditis