One hundred twenty four cases of gonorrhea have been reported between May 2000 and November 2000 in the Broome County area. Though with women it is a different story. PID is one of the leading causes of infertility in women. Gonorrhea is spread directly by person to person contact.
Gonorrhea infections can occur in the reproductive organs, urethra, rectum, and throat.
The only way to protect oneself from contracting gonorrhea or other STD's is abstinence. Prior to engaging in sexual intimacy partners get tested and treated as needed for STD's. Limit your number of sexual partners. One's risk of acquiring gonorrhea and other STD's increases with the number of partners. Make it a habit to have regular STD' health check ups.