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Health Conditions
Symptoms of Gonorrhea
The symptoms of gonorrhea depend on the age and sex of the infected person. The symptoms of gonorrhea are often mild and start to develop within 10 to 24 days after exposure. Gonorrhea infections among newborns often develop within 2 to 5 days after birth.
Symptoms that may occur in women include the following:
- Thick, yellow vaginal discharge
- Burning pain when urinating
- Bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
- Heavy menstrual periods
- Abdominal pain
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Fever
- Pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)
- Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra, the canal through which urine passes to the outside of the body)
Symptoms that may occur in men include the following:
- Thick, yellow discharge from the penis
- Burning sensation when urinating
- Urge to urinate often
- Discharge from the penis (thick, yellow)
- Painful or swollen testicles
- Pharyngitis (inflammation of the throat)
- Urethritis (inflammation of the urethra, the canal through which urine passes to the outside of the body)
Symptoms that may occur in newborns (if transmitted during birth) include the following:
- Conjunctivitis (inflammation of the lining of the eye)
- Uveitis (inflammation of the iris which is the color part of the eye)
- Scalp lesions
Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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