Gonorrhea is the most prevalent STD in Nigeria. A study carried out by WHO found Lagos to have the highest gonorrhea rate in the world!! With a population that has an average age of about 18 years, this sexually transmitted disease has undeniably rooted itself within the huge number of sexually active and adventurous Nigerians.
It has been strongly linked with infertility in both sexes due to the effects it has on the reproductive system.
Gonorrhea is an STD, a sexually transmitted disease, most frequently contacted by individuals who engage in frequent unprotected sex with multiple partners. It is caused by an infection by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. It infects parts of the body that are warm and moist such as;
It may be transmitted by unprotected sex of any form be it;
Anal
Oral
Vaginal
It can be transmitted from mother to child during parturition (Child birth)
Anyone who has unprotected sex with new partners is at risk. It does not have to be frequent. Having sexual intercourse of any type with an infected person one time can get you infected.
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There seems to be this belief that only young people can get it. It is untrue. Anyone can get it.
Gonorrhea presents itself in different forms in men and women.
Symptoms can arise as soon as 2 days from infection. Usually within 2 weeks, but it can take longer. In fact some men never develop symptoms.
If you experience any of these symptoms, promptly visit a doctor’s office and get a diagnosis.
The most effective way to avoid this affliction is simple, do not have sex with people whose status you do not know. Hence, stick with your partner. Others include;
In addition to these, it is also possible to strengthen your immune system, so that even in the bacterium enters your body, it’ll be fought off. Healthy habits, such as eating more vegetables and fruit, working out, and avoiding unhealthy foods and habits, can help make your body more resistant to such infections.
Gonorrhea is usually fairly easy to treat. Doctors usually prescribe an antibiotic, or two in combination. It can be treated by a single antibiotic injection usually taken with a tablet.
But these days, because of the development of drug resistance by pathogens, the use of antibiotics is being discouraged in cases where it is not necessary.
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Gonorrhea can be treated using herbs and natural alternatives in place of or alongside antibiotics.
Take these and you will not only boost your immunity and cure yourself of the dreaded gonorrhea but improve your health abundantly.
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