STI Presentation by Helen Fisher

helenafisher21_ — 2023-11-17 20:58:14 UTC

Gonorrhea is the second most common STI, usually symptoms are difficult to notice but are most commonly missed in women, and this STI can cause a lot of issues especially depending on the type of reproductive system you have.

helenafisher21_ — 2023-11-17 21:01:50 UTC

Female symptoms: unusual vaginal discharge, pain/irritation when urinating, abdominal/pelvic pain, bleeding between periods, and pain/discomfort during intercourse.

Male symptoms: testicular pain or swelling, unusual discharge from the penis, and pain/burning sensations during urination.

helenafisher21_ — 2023-11-17 21:12:11 UTC

Physicians will perform tests, swabbing the affected areas (mouth, penis, vagina, cervix, and anus), and then prescribe antibiotics or injections.

helenafisher21_ — 2023-11-17 21:14:17 UTC

Prevention of Gonorrhea (and other STIs):

-Using condoms or dental dams

-Practicing abstinence

-Not having intercourse with someone who actively has gonorrhea

-Not having intercourse with multiple, untested partners

-Getting tested regularly for STIs

helenafisher21_ — 2023-11-17 21:19:16 UTC

The name of the bacteria is "Neisseria Gonorrhoeae." This bacteria is also known as "gonococcus" or "gonococci." The bacteria infects our cells, multiplies, and causes an inflammatory response in our bodies.

helenafisher21_ — 2023-11-17 21:24:49 UTC

-Newborn eye infections

-Low birth weight

-Premature birth

-Membrane rupturing

-Amniotic infection

helenafisher21_ — 2023-11-17 21:31:11 UTC

-Urethral scarring

-Infertility in both men and women

-Pelvic inflammatory disease in women

-Ectopic pregnancy

-Spreading to other organs or structures causing swollen or painful joints, and even liver or heart damage

-Prostate pain or inflammation