According to healthline, gonorrhea is a serious bacterial infection that is usually spread by having sexual intercourse with an infected person.

According to WebMD, it is such a serious infection that affects both men and women, and it urgently needs medical attention once the signs begin to appear.

Below are 6 signs of Gonorrhea in both men and women:

In a man:

1. He starts to experience pain or difficulty with urination.

2. Pus drops from the penis

3. Sometimes there is painful swelling of the testicles.

After weeks or months:

4. painful swelling in one or both knees, ankles, or wrists, as well as a variety of other issues

5. Generalized rashes or sores

6. He will eventually become sterile (unable to impregnate a woman).

In the Female:

1. At first, there are often no symptoms (she may feel a little pain when urinating or have a slight vaginal discharge).

2. According to Medical News, if a pregnant woman with gonorrhea is not treated before giving birth, the infection may get into the baby’s eyes and make him blind.

After weeks or months:

3. She begins to experience pain in the lower belly (pelvic inflammatory disease)

4. She begins to experience menstrual problems.

5. In the long run, she will become sterile (unable to become pregnant).

6. Urinary issues.

However, the World Health Organization warns that once a man or woman begins to experience the above listed signs, they should quickly seek a doctor’s attention to avoid further damage to their body system.