Gonorhoea

Question 1

Gonorrhoea

Definition

Answer 1

Sexually transmitted disease by bacteria causes

Question 2

Gonorrhoea

Causes

Answer 2

Unprotected vaginal, anal and oral sex

Can be passed from Mom to baby if she is pregnant

Question 3

Gonorrhoea

Major symptoms

Answer 3

Usually show within a week of being infected
Males - unusual discharge (white/yellow or green)
Inflammation of foreskin
Females - unusual discharge (green/yellow)
Bleeding between periods
Pain/tenderness in lower abdomen
Men & women - pain when urinating
Infect eyes, throat and rectum

Question 4

Gonorrhoea

Medical intervention

Answer 4

Single dose of anti-biotics injection or pill

In some cases a combination of two

Question 5

Gonorrhoea

Lifestyle changes

Answer 5

Restrain from sexual activity for 1 week

Question 6

Gonorrhoea

PIESF

Answer 6

P - untreated can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility or ectopic pregnancy
I - unable to concentrate, more educated on sti and safe sex
E - embarrassed, worried about impact on fertility, stressed, down about condition
S - withdrawn from friends, isolation, no sexual contact, or intimate contact