The STI known as gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea. Although it can infect the rectum, mouth, and eyes, it usually impacts the genital regions. It is one of the most prevalent STIs in the world.

Common symptoms of gonorrhea in men include:

• Feeling of pain or burning while urinating
• Discharge from the penis that is white, yellow, or greenish
• Frequent urination
• Uncomfortable or swollen testicles
• Swelling or redness at the penis’s opening.

Gonorrhea may results due to one of the following reasons:

• Bacterial infection
• Physical interactions
• Transmission of infection from Mother to child
• Contact with contaminated body fluid
• Other existing infections

• Safe sexual practices
• Limiting sexual partners
• Regular STI screening
• Partner interaction
• Prevention in pregnant women
• Education and Awareness

• Epididymitis
• Prostatitis
• Urethral stricture
• In women
• Pelvic Inflammatory disease
• Tubo-ovarian abscess
• Effects on pregnant women