Did you know that symptoms for gonorrhea can appear in the rectum, vagina, penis and throat? Because gonorrhea is so opportunistic, it’s important to know which of your aches and pains might be symptoms for gonorrhea so you can get tested and treated before it causes long-term damage.

But don’t put off a gonorrhea test until you’re in pain: some people show no symptoms for gonorrhea at all after they’re infected.

Symptoms for Gonorrhea in Men & Women

No matter where gonorrhea lands in the body, it can either cause discomfort or give almost no indication of its presence. These are the symptoms most commonly reported:

• Painful, burning urination
• Discharge from the penis or vagina (often green, yellow, or white)
• Swollen testicles
• Breakout bleeding between periods
• Anal discharge or itching
• Bloody or painful bowel movements
• Sore throat.

A quick STD test can help you determine whether your pain is the from a bladder infection or a symptom for gonorrhea. And the nice thing about this STD is that it’s treatable with antibiotics: taking a complete round of medication should eradicate the disease from your body.

Another thing to note is that it’s possible to get infected with gonorrhea after being treated: the body doesn’t build immunity to this disease.

Signs and Symptoms of STDs: Sore Testicle

When experiencing a sore testicle, it could indicate a sexually transmitted disease. Gonorrhea and chlamydia typically causes a sore testicle, testicular pain, discharge, irritation around the tip of the penis, or burning upon urination in men.

What to do When Experiencing a Sore Testicle

STD testing can diagnose a sore testicle and other related symptoms. Gonorrhea and chlamydia have similar signs, so only an STD test can diagnose if an STD is causing symptoms. Upon diagnosis, both infections can be cured through antibiotics.

Private STD Testing

If you have a sore testicle and may have contracted an STD, test for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other STDs in total privacy. Confidential STD testing is available for gonorrhea and chlamydia through lab testing or at-home STD testing. Our on-staff physicians can also provide free, confidential medical advice, and if necessary, prescribe medication to cure these infections. To learn more about how private STD testing works, at home STD testing options, or to order a gonorrhea test or chlamydia test, click here.

Signs and Symptoms of STDs: Scrotal Swelling

When scrotal swelling occurs, it could indicate a sexually transmitted disease. Gonorrhea and chlamydia typically causes scrotal swelling, testicular pain, discharge, irritation around the tip of the penis, and burning upon urination.

What STD Causes Scrotal Swelling?

One cause of scrotal swelling is epididymitis, a complication of gonorrhea and chalmydia. Epididymitis is swelling of the epididymis and can be cured through antibiotics. Early STD treatment can prevent epididymitis caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia.

Private STD Testing

If you have scrotal swelling and may have contracted an STD, test for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and other STDs in total privacy. Confidential STD testing is available for gonorrhea and chlamydia through lab testing. Our on-staff physicians can also provide free, confidential medical advice, and if necessary, prescribe medication to treat genital herpes. To learn more about how private STD testing works, at home STD testing options, or to order a gonorrhea test or chlamydia test, click here.