Gonorrhea is a type of sexually transmitted disease, often referred to as “the clap”. It is known to affect thousands of women and men in the United States annually. The condition can be treated easily, but it could often result in serious complications that could also turn out to be permanent. When gonorrhea affects women, it might develop the pelvic inflammatory disease because of the damage caused to the fallopian tubes and uterus. Permanent damage resulting from the disease would be infertility. Men might suffer from epididymitis (inflammation of the sperm carrying tube) along with impotence. Symptoms Even if the infection is active, you may not experience visible symptoms in the beginning. They might start appearing in 1-14 days after the body has been exposed to the infection. The symptoms are different for men and women. It is essential to visit a medical office if you suspect that you might have gonorrhea. The symptoms observed in men include – Pa...