Gonorrhea?

[biggcg]

Ok so I have been reading up on the symptoms of gonorrhea. I have 3 of the symptoms that come along with it. I have had unprotected sex as well. I have a penile discharge that is a clear/cloudy color, and I also have the need to urinate frequently during the day and at night. I also have a slight swelling of my urethra. I dont however have any kind of a burning sensation when I urniate, and the only time I see this discharge is whenever I have to urinate.I also dont have a sore throat, and my testicles are not swollen. In your opinion, what do you think it may be?

[H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D.]

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To your question:

It sounds like you have urethritis.  The clear/cloudy description is more like nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), which can be due to chlamydia or other nonchlamydial causes.  Gonorrhea is less likely but possible.  You need to see a health care provider right away, and don't have sex with anyone until you are examined and have definite answers.  If you aren't certain of your own provider's expertise in STDs, visit your local health department STD clinic for expert, low cost care.

HHH, MD