What's Gonorrhea Look Like?
Signs and Symptoms Include Anal Itching, Pus-Like Discharge from the Rectum, Spots of Bright Red Blood on Toilet Tissue and Having to Strain During Bowel...
Signs and symptoms include anal itching, pus-like discharge from the rectum, spots of bright red blood on toilet tissue and having to strain during bowel movements. Eyes. Gonorrhea that affects your eyes can cause eye pain, sensitivity to light, and pus-like discharge from one or both eyes.
What are the signs of gonorrhea in a woman?
Symptoms in women
- an unusual vaginal discharge, which may be thin or watery and green or yellow in colour.
- pain or a burning sensation when passing urine.
- pain or tenderness in the lower abdominal area – this is less common.
- bleeding between periods, heavier periods and bleeding after sex – this is less common.
How do I know if I have gonorrhea at home?
This at-home test by well-known STI testing brand Everlywell is the ultimate twofer: It tests for both chlamydia and gonorrhea using the same urine sample. Request this package online and you'll receive a kit with all the materials you need for sample collection in the mail.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
