Many men with gonorrhea are asymptomatic . When present, signs and symptoms of urethral infection in men include dysuria or a white, yellow, or green urethral discharge that usually appears one to fourteen days after infection 5. In cases where urethral infection is complicated by epididymitis, men with gonorrhea may also complain of testicular or scrotal pain.
Most women with gonorrhea are asymptomatic, Even when a woman has symptoms, they are often so mild and nonspecific that they are mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection . The initial symptoms and signs in women include dysuria, increased vaginal discharge, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Women with gonorrhea are at risk of developing serious complications from the infection, regardless of the presence or severity of symptoms.
Symptoms of rectal infection in both men and women may include discharge, anal itching, soreness, bleeding, or painful bowel movements . Rectal infection also may be asymptomatic. Pharyngeal infection may cause a sore throat, but usually is asymptomatic