What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?

Symptoms of gonorrhea

If you are a woman, gonorrhea can cause vaginal discharge that has no smell. You may have vaginal bleeding and pain, especially during and after sex. If the infection spreads, you may have stomach pain, nausea and vomiting, fever, chills, and sweats.

If you are a man, you may have a yellowish, thick discharge from your penis. It may also hurt to go to the bathroom.

Anal symptoms of gonorrhea

Gonorrhea in the rectal area may itch. You may have a yellowish, thick discharge from the rectum, usually when you have a bowel movement. In severe cases, you may bleed from the rectum and have pain.

Throat symptoms of gonorrhea

Your throat can get infected if you have oral sex with a person who has gonorrhea. You may have a sore throat with swollen glands.