Serious infection can be fatal to an infant. In men, untreated NGU can cause epididymitis, an inflammation of the male reproductive system that may result in infertility. It is most common among teenagers and young adults. Ejaculation is not necessary for the disease to be spread. Where symptoms are present, they may resemble those of gonorrhea.
Symptoms usually appear anywhere from a week to a month after sexual contact.
Symptoms may be strongest in the morning. Some women experience pain or cramping in the lower abdomen or during sexual intercourse, or bleeding between menstrual periods. Both men and women may feel a burning sensation while urinating, or may experience a low-grade fever. This is especially true for people who have multiple sex partners. With men, an analysis of the his first urine of the morning is often prescribed.