Dear Doctors,
I've read a lot of conflicting information on the internet, and I'm unclear as to what to believe.
About five years ago, I had unprotected oral insertive. The episode lasted no longer than 10 seconds. I had no symptoms.
I'm now reading on the internet, from sources like the Mayo Clinic that gonorrhea and chlamydia can be asymptomatic in men for more than 5 years. I've gotten worried, and visited my doctor, who agreed that gonorrhea and chlamydia could remain asymptomatic for that long. He also stated that any STD one could receive via the vagina, one could receive via the mouth. Thus, I was at risk, albeit minimal, of contracting chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, etc....
Thus, my questions are:
1) Can gonorrhea and chlamydia remain asymptomatic in men for more than 5 years? Will these infections resolve on their own if not treated? Why are the answers on this question so varied?
2) Should I continue to worry that I contracted gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc?
Thanks in advance for your answers. I'm asking you because I trust your answers.