What happens if gonorrhea isn treated?
Gonorrhea that is not treated can cause these serious problems in women: • Increased risk of getting HIV or spreading HIV • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is an infection in a woman’s pelvic organs, like the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Women with PID do not necessarily have symptoms. When symptoms are present, they can be severe and can include abdominal pain, fever, backache, irregular periods, pain during sex, and vaginal discharge. This infection can lead to infertility. It can also cause ectopic pregnancy, in which an egg implants in the fallopian tube. This can cause miscarriage and possibly death of the mother. PID can also cause long-lasting, chronic pelvic pain.
