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Can gonorrhea cause complications?

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Can gonorrhea cause complications?

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Yes. If left untreated, gonorrhea in women can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Many women with PID experience no symptoms. When women do have symptoms, they include strong abdominal pain and fever. PID can also result in infertility. In men, gonorrhea can cause epididymitis, which is a painful condition of the testicles that can lead to infertility. Without proper treatment, gonorrhea can affect the prostate and can lead to scarring inside the urethra, making it difficult to urinate.