MALE MENOPAUSE: HEALTH AND CHECK-UPS – GONORRHEA

This is an acute infection of the genito-urinary tract that is contracted only through sexual or anal intercourse. It is nonsense that it can be caught from a lavatory seat or an infected towel or sheet as the gonorrhea organisms die if they are not nurtured within a warm body.

Infection is usually obvious three to five days after intercourse. The first sign is soreness when passing water and later this turns to a burning sensation and a thick discharge begins to drip from the penis. Without prompt attention the infection can spread so that the bladder becomes painful and inflamed. Acute infection may spread to the testicles and in time cause sterility.

Treatment is by antibiotic injection, two usually, probably penicillin, accompanied by a short course of tablets to ensure the organism is effectively killed off. During treatment you must not drink alcohol or have intercourse. Genitals must be washed twice daily with soap and water and a towel must be put aside for the affected person to dry themselves, a towel that will be used by no one else.

Checks are usually made one week after diagnosis and a final checkup is usually made three months later for a clean bill of health.

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