Gonorrhea - male

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Male reproductive anatomy

Male reproductive system

Gonorrhea - male

Alternative Names:

The clap - male
Prevention:

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Sexual abstinence is the only way to completely prevent gonorrhea. Safer sex behaviors can reduce risk. The use of condoms - both male and female types - markedly decrease the likelihood of contracting a sexually transmitted disease, but they must be used properly. The condom should be in place from the beginning to the end of sexual activity and should be used every time the person engages in sexual activity. Condoms are inexpensive considering the consequences of contracting a sexually transmitted disease.

Treatment of all sexual partners is essential to prevent reinfection, and is a primary reason that the government has implemented mandatory reporting. Gonorrhea is still relatively easily cured.

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