Gonorrhea, like Chlamydia, is a common sexually transmitted disease, or STD. Also like its counterpart, gonorrhea infects a person through his mucous membranes. This means the disease can infect the sensitive tissues of a person’s reproductive system. Despite its being a common STD infection, it is still very important to try to catch the disease in its early stages and to seek treatment as soon as possible. Seeking treatment while the disease is in its early stages can help to prevent any future complications that could arise should the disease be left untreated.

More Information about Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is also frequently called by a different name. The slang term for the disease is often called “the clap.” Gonorrhea can be contracted through all forms of sexual contact, including oral sex – a method of transmission that is not usually common with Chlamydia. Unfortunately, many people who contract gonorrhea are asymptomatic. This means that they can carry the disease and potentially spread it to other people without knowing they even have the disease. This is why it’s especially important for people who are sexually active to seek regular care from a physician and to get tested regularly for STDs.

Although gonorrhea may usually be asymptomatic, there are a few symptoms that may appear which are very similar to what a person may experience should he have Chlamydia. This is another reason why the two diseases are often confused. A person who is infected may experience abnormal discharge, burning, pain during sexual activity, or swelling. Women who are infected may also experience bleeding between periods. When the disease progresses people who are infected may experience fever or chills, along with other signs of advanced infection. It is very important to seek treatment as soon as these symptoms appear to ensure that the disease does not progress any farther or cause any other complications.

A person who believes he may be infected can seek testing at his doctor or local health department office. Testing is confidential and worth the perceived hassle, as it may save future complications in the long run.

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