Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial disease that produces infections in the male and female genital organs, anus and throat.
Gonorrhea is spread through direct sexual contact with an infected person.
Gonorrhea can also be spread from mother to child during birth. About one-fourth of men with gonorrhea have no symptoms. Men who do have symptoms usually notice them 3-5 days after having sex with an infected person. Women may have a similar discharge from the vagina and burning or pain when urinating. Women may also experience bleeding between monthly periods.