Quick diagnosis and treatment are often the keys to cure. Maintaining faithful monogamous relations with one's spouse is effective, provided both partners are free of STDs. Always remember that prevention is better than therapy. There are over 650,000 new cases in the U.S. each year. Symptoms occur within a few days of exposure and include urethral or vaginal discharge and frequent and painful urination.
Bacterial culture confirms diagnosis.
Gonorrhea requires antibiotic to resolve, so see your doctor for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Penicillin used to be the drug of choice but many strains have become resistant. Sexual partners should be treated and intercourse avoided until the infection is cured. Untreated gonorrhea can damage the heart or cause a form of arthritis. Chlamydia Chlamydia is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis .