Complications Untreated gonorrhea may spread to other parts of the body causing disseminated infection. If you are short of funds or uninsured, state sponsored Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics will diagnose and treat STDs without charge. Using a state sponsored clinic allows the state to keep accurate statistics on the number of cases and to treat other infected contacts who would otherwise spread the disease. Prevention Abstinence is the only absolute method of preventing gonorrhea. A monogamous sexual relationship with an individual known to be free of any STD is advisable.
Condoms are inexpensive considering the consequences of contracting a sexually-transmitted disease.
Treatment of all sexual partners is essential to prevent reinfection, and is a primary reason that the government has implemented mandatory reporting. Gonorrhea is still relatively easily cured and total eradication of the disease is, in theory, at least possible as the gonorrhea organism appears to exist only on the mucous membranes of humans. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.