Is gonorrhea serious in men?

Whether male gonorrhea is serious or not usually depends on whether the patient receives timely treatment.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection. Patients usually present with symptoms of acute urethritis, such as urgency, frequency, painful urination, and purulent discharge from the urethra. These are early symptoms of gonorrhea in men. If the disease is detected early and targeted treatment is given, most patients can be cured without serious consequences.

Men suffering from gonorrhea may cause discomfort and complications. If not treated in time, it may lead to urinary tract infection, prostatitis, infertility, etc., seriously affecting the quality of life, and also damaging the quality and quantity of sperm, thereby affecting fertility.

If you suspect that you have gonorrhea or have symptoms of sexually transmitted infections, you need to consult a doctor promptly and follow the doctor's recommendations for testing and treatment.