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Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is caused by bacteria called Niesseria gonorrhoeae. It’s very contagious. It can infect your throat, urethra, vagina, and anus.

The good news is that it is easy to cure, too.

How do you get gonorrhoea?

You can get gonorrhoea by having unprotected oral, vaginal, or anal sex. No ejaculation is needed to spread it to another person.

Sometimes, mothers can pass gonorrhoea on to their babies.

Having a new sex partner or multiple sex partners can increase your chances of getting gonorrhoea.

How can you protect yourself from gonorrhoea?

You can reduce your risk of getting gonorrhoea by:

1. Always use condoms.

2. Getting tested for gonorrhoea with your partner.
If you’ve got a new sex partner, get tested for STDs like gonorrhoea because either you or your partner could be infected without knowing it.

3.If you’ve got any unusual discharge, sores, or pain when you urinate get tested by your doctor for STDs.

Any of these symptoms are signs that something is wrong. Also let your partner know, so he or she can get tested and treated too. Otherwise, you may pass gonorrhoea back and forth between you and your partner.

What are the signs of gonorrhoea?

Most women and some men have no signs of gonorrhoea infection. Even if you don’t have any signs of infection you can still pass it on.

If you have symptoms, they tend to appear within two to ten days. And when they do, they can be very mild.

Where you have symptoms usually depends on how you’ve had sex.

Gonorrhoea symptoms in women

  • Increased vaginal discharge
  • Yellow or green vaginal discharge
  • Strong unpleasant vaginal odour
  • Pain when you urinate
  • Pain when you have sex
  • Bleeding after sex
  • Itchy anus
  • Bloody or pus-like anal discharge
  • Difficulty having bowel movements
  • Abdominal pain

It’s easy to mistake pain when you urinate and abdominal pain for a bladder infection. However, if you do experience any of these symptoms, get checked out by your health care provider.

If you don’t get treated for gonorrhoea, you could become infertile. Like chlamydia, gonorrhoea can spread to the fallopian tubes. If it does, it causes swelling in the abdominal area so you will feel pain in your abdomen. As it spreads, it scars the tubes, and can block eggs from being released to the womb. Over time, this makes you infertile.

If you get pregnant when you’re infected with gonorrhoea, you have a greater chance of having an an ectopic pregnancy, when the baby develops outside the womb. Also you can pass on gonorrhoea to your baby when you give birth.

Gonorrhoea symptoms in men

  • Pain when you urinate
  • Needing to urinate often
  • White, yellow, or green penis discharge
  • Pain or swelling in one or both testicles
  • Bloody or mucous-like anal discharge

If you don’t get treated for gonorrhoea, you could become infertile. Gonorrhoea can spread along your urethra (the tube where urine comes from) all the way to your testicles. This is why you may feel pain or see swelling in your testicles. Over time, the infection can cause infertility.

How do you get tested for gonorrhoea?

In women, a swab is inserted into the vagina and a sample is taken from the cervix (the neck of the womb, at the end of the vagina). The sample is then tested for gonorrhoea.

In men, there are two ways to test for gonorrhoea – swab or urine analysis.

If gonorrhoea is tested using a swab, the swab is inserted into your urethra (the tube where urine comes from) and then tested for gonorrhoea. You will be asked not to urinate for at least two hours before the test. This is to prevent a false negative, where you test negative for gonorrhoea when you really have it. For a short time after the test, you feel a stinging sensation when you urinate.

If gonorrhoea is tested using urine analysis, you’ll be asked to urinate into a cup. Before getting tested, you’ll be asked not to urinate for at least four hours. Again, this is to prevent a false negative – you have gonorrhoea but it doesn’t show up. Your urine sample will then be analysed to see if you’ve got the infection.

How do you get rid of gonorrhoea?

Gonorrhoea is easy to cure with antibiotics. They come either in tablet or injection form. Finish all the medication as prescribed, even if you don’t have any symptoms, otherwise you may not get rid of the infection.

Antibiotics will treat your infection. However, if you’ve had gonorrhoea for a long time, they can’t repair any damage to your reproductive system.

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  1. l met a beautiful lady at my
    l met a beautiful lady at my place of work wen l got employed.She fell 4 me bt took me a mnth b4 l knew it..eventually l lvd her n we made lv almost daily coz thats what she wanted..then l came to realize she had a son n had had many men for sex..above all she is 5 yrs older than me.She says she lvs me bt l knw its a lie.l trully lv her..am only 25 and am afraid of ruining my life..hw do l brek up with her? Plz help me

    1. Why would she be not be
      Why would she be be truthful about loving you? Having had other partners in the past is okay, that doesn’t mean she doesn’t love you. Neither does having a child or being older. So why would you want to break up with her??

    2. life is too short to spend
      life is too short to spend time with people who suck the happiness out of you.
      if you are happy with her, then move on but if your sincere happiness dose not come fro her then quit.

    3. The easiest way to brake up…
      The easiest way to brake up with a lady is to ask her for money so often and do not be the one giving. If she lend you simply don’t pay back until you brake up.

  2. plz dont make my sunday’s
    plz dont make my sunday’s coment public.lf possible delete it.Thanx

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  3. love s da strong feelng u hv
    love s da strong feelng u hv 4 smbdy an thn u love da woman y devorcng her cuz u lv hr no matter she s old thn u

    1. We fully agree, Julliet!
      We fully agree, Julliet!

  4. Hae am bella plz help me guys
    Hae am bella plz help me guys am inlove wit dis man who iz old enough to be ma father the problem iz this man is married n stays wit his wyf n has 2 kids he kips on telling me thats he loves me so much bt i dnt believe him coz i think all he wants from me is to use me and then dump me like a piece of trush please guys help me n plz don’t shw ths txt in public

    1. Hi Bella,

      Hi Bella,
      to be honest, it’s unlikely that this man will leave his wife and children for you. It could happen, but chances are, it won’t. So it’s up to you to decide whether you want to be the number two for as long as he seems fit, or not. I suggest taking some time away from him, to decide what you want to do. It’s your choice. Think about what you want and need out of a relationship, and your future. Good luck!

  5. i av a galfrnd who we stay
    i av a galfrnd who we stay together for three years ndaatr now the parent of de gal want her to get married wth another guy nd it is a must for her to do WHAT WILL I DO PLZ

    1. Hi Adesh,

      Hi Adesh,
      has she tried to speak to her parents? It’s difficult to change the minds of parents, but you need to at least try.
      And then, the two of you need to talk. What are your options? Could you get married against their will, for example? Could you part ways? Lots of questions, you need to get talking and start some decisions.

  6. hi I had a boyfriend n Luvd
    hi I had a boyfriend n Luvd him so much intact we started our relationship in high school.so afta kcse i ddnt knw hz weaabt so i decided to move on wid anoda rlshp. afta few months he got ma contacts n started communication again still felt for hm so much..I love hm so much compared to other guy xo ma prob z hw to break up wid da Ada guy n continue wid ma old relationship coz he av been good to me n he loves me xo much n took me to his parents as a future wife plz help.

  7. Hai,there is this girl whu is
    Hai,there is this girl whu is ma neighbor,we hv been very gud frnds wid her untl a fel in lov wid her,wen a told her abot it she told me to gv her smtimes so dt she finishes her kcse,afta she compltd her hae school a went a hed n gv her more time,one dai whn a askd her abot it,she told dt she realy cares fa me a lot bcz she loves me,bt fa da pst two weeks thngs hvnt been soo fine fa me coz she jst changed once,she dsnt evn wana talk to me a hv evn askd her wttsp bt it seems as if she isnt intrstd in me,a thnk am gvn up on her coz a dnt wana force her,wt du a du?

    1. Hi Nelson,

      Hi Nelson,
      give her a bit more time, maybe she needs some space.
      But then you need to talk to her about this. Her behavior towards you is odd, so you need to try to understand why she is behaving in this way.

  8. I have being in relationship
    I have being in relationship that end up in marriage, for the last one and half year.eventually i found messages in his phone, after reading them i realized it's a conversation between him and her x.i decided to ask him about messages but she crime she never reply or talk to him.just coz of love i believed him. shi finally started spending night out, then she says she was at her relative.but the truth is she have being sleeping to her x.after telling her truth she park' t her things and left.

    1. Bethuel,

      Bethuel,
      ouch! So sorry you had to go through this! Please don’t give up on love though- not all relationships end like this.

  9. I have been safely so much
    I have been safely so much for being betrayed I lov him so much dat we broke up,problem iz tht am trying my best to forget him bt I cant

  10. In al matters pray to God
    In al matters pray to God

  11. i had a gal whum i loved so
    i had a gal whum i loved so much…buh unfortunately she was flattering me. i came to realise she had another dude. .wat shall i do forget her…. .

  12. hey I am a form 4 student I
    hey I am a form 4 student I ve been in a love with a girl fr 3gud years now but my gal has completely change n she don’t seem to care abt how I feel am so much in love with her I just don’t knw what to do bcz sometimes I text her she gve excuses y she don’t reply while her friends show me text which they tok till mid nyt plz I need help

    1. Kiraga,

      Kiraga,
      you need to have an honest conversation with her to see what is going on. You two need to make a decision on how to move your relationship forward.

  13. I have been in a relationship
    I have been in a relationship with a girl fr 6 months and we recently broke up with her n da problm ix that she stll sends for me love txts but i never loved her hw can i break contacts with her

    1. Vinager,

      Vinager,
      talk to her one last time and make it clear you want to cut all ties with her. And then stay away. If she texts you, delete her texts. Stay away from her, it’s the best thing you can do.

  14. hi guys I a had galfwend whom
    hi guys I a had galfwend whom we dated for 4yrs but she got married to other guy I still luv her wat will I do to forget her?

  15. I fallen in love with this
    I fallen in love with this man,Iam 21yrs old and he’s 30 now i found him right in hard with a lady in his house a day after i had left the house he explaind to me and I understood bt still nw Im not comfortable with him.have been calling him for 2 days without responding should I move on plz help

    1. Hi Susan,

      Hi Susan,

      Finding out that your partner’s been cheating on you can be a traumatic experience. It can seriously damange the trust between the two of you and could even lead to a break-up, separation or divorce. You might spend days, weeks or months wondering what you did wrong and why this happened.

      But don’t blame yourself – take some time to calm down and think about your relationship.

      Whether you want to stay with your partner depends on a number of things. Is your partner willing to go on? If they are, what will it take for them to regain your trust? Will your trust in them ever be restored? How can you start rebuilding your relationship? The answers may not be simple, but give these questions some thought and it might help you decide on the right path to take.

    1. Thanks for your input Eliot.
      Thanks for your input Eliot.

  16. Am in a strong relationship
    Am in a strong relationship with my girl bt we do argue and get upset to each other for small petty issues and she at times wants to break up with me bt she finds it hard…i too get the same feeling when i think of leaving her…i love her so so much…what can i do to make her happy and not mad at me??

    1. I am in the same situation
      I am in the same situation with my boyfriend and I find it hard to move on. We disagree seven days a week and its too much. But the problem is how do i let him go? I Love him like crazy

  17. hi i am abwesh..i was with my
    hi i am abwesh..i was with my girlfriend for almost three yearz..and nw she broke up wth of hearing romous dat i m in relation wth sam1 else..i do tried to explain to her en she z bropaply n0t undastandng..in a duration of 3 weeks i hv heard she got engaged to sam1 mkng revange ov wat she hv heard abt meh..en i m really cn’t wthout her..so wat can i do so that i cn get my love back.. help meh plz

  18. hae there ,,av fallen in
    hae there ,,av fallen in with a girl who said that she was in a complicated relationship,, she gives me her tym and we do make love with her ,,sometimes she tells me that their relationship is now strong n hence should i respect it , i give up on her but a gain after one or days ,,she starts complaining that i have stopped giving her my attention n claims that she misses me ,,kindly advice me if i should give up on or she might just be trying to see if i love her

    1. Justus,

      Justus,
      it seems she is playing with you. If you are okay with it, and don’t expect a loving relationship, that’s fine. But be aware of what is happening.

  19. i met a gal & fell in love
    i met a gal & fell in love with her … we had sex for three days & she later after several weeks ..she started acting sheeply .i was pushed to an extend of asking her for a break up because i was tired of the trauma .she excitedly accepted & right now ; we’re in separate ways .did i take the right action ? help a friend .

    1. Kim,

      Kim,
      we don’t know if it was right.
      Does it feel right to you?

  20. I broke up with my girl
    I broke up with my girl friend some days a go even if I broke up with her she is still in my heart we exchanges a lot of dirty words even she told me she will never see me again she told me I am not a right person for her and already told me she is a relationship with another one it is a shok story we use to love each other plz advise me what to do I still love her

    1. Mike,

      Mike,
      do you think there is any chance of getting back together? Why did you break up?

  21. hallo I met this guy last
    hallo I met this guy last year but way back we knew each other but Nothin strong ws going on btn us..at the time we met suddenly he lost his job I supported him all through but during that time kumbe his ex ws pregnant for him..I saw the txt and he said its his step siz.. he even called her n she agreed..afterwards he went to mit her before she gave birth and hid it from me.this year I felt sth fishy going on and later on I used to ask him strange things about my dreams since I used to dream of a woman who was pregnant with his child but he refused..then I saw strange txtz in his phone claiming its a client I cld ask bt he could avoid the issue or become aggressive over it..later on I found out the truth that they used to communicate and also they were about to makeup but again after finding all about these he said he was Only afraid to tell me aboyt the truth because he was afraid of How I wld react and leave him..I forgave him and we agreed that we wld go and mit her x wd the child. .but again he went alone to see her he only said he had an important issue btn us and the nxt day he came and tld me that he had already met her … afterwards I just felt so dwn. .idk if I can trust him anymore..we are still together but everytime I come to his plec I see he stil calls her after two days..I also tried breaking up but when I do so he still says he wants me in his life…I’m just hurt because he lied all along he didn’t communicate wd his x but he usually did..idk wt to do..

    1. okay a guy like dat shld
      okay a guy like dat shld deserv u,,,bcox u av gvn hm many chances to correct hm bt he stils cheatin on u,,,da bst thng to do is u tel hm da true dat u knw n iv he doesnt chnge,,u kan leav hm..

      1. Thanks for supporting and
        Thanks for supporting and sharing your thoughts with us Iyan.

    2. Hi Knight, sorry that you are
      Hi Knight, sorry that you are going through this issue with your partner.

      If you feel like you’ve given all you’ve got to your relationship, but it’s still not working. If your relationship makes you tired? Or you just grown apart and can’t see a light at the end of the tunnel? Well, then it’s probably time to consider ending your relationship.

      Breaking up with your partner is never easy, but sometimes you have to do it. Sometimes we stay in unhappy relationships because ending it is such a tough decision, and can cause a lot of emotional stress and practical problems. If you’re putting it off, even though you feel it’s the right thing to do, you’re not the only one.

      Check out this article it will give you some idea on what to do https://lovematters.co.ke/resource/how-break .

  22. I like theway you answered
    I like theway you answered question

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  23. there iz a gal whom l luv bt
    there iz a gal whom l luv bt 4 now she want 2 leave koz we r far frm each other wot can l do 2 secure mi relationship .

    1. Hi Dicky do you feel there is
      Hi Dicky do you feel there is a chance the relationship can be saved? If so you should try do what you feel is necessary to convince her to be with you.

  24. I was in relationship with a
    I was in relationship with a guy we broke up bcz I didn’t trust him he told mi to Burry him in grave en forget that he has evr lived buh I love him en i recently apologised 4 all hw said it’s k buh he is always seeing other gals en u see dat he’s out ov control.so he is always making mi jelousy wat does it mean.wy is he doin dis to mi..hw can i get him out ov ma mind.help plzzzzz tnx alot

  25. Having issues in my
    Having issues in my relationship. ….I am in a distant relationship where it’s always arguments n quarreling over the phone…..fighting over silly things all the time……the distant alone is so stressful coupled with the fights n quarrels……I got tired at some point n started seeing another guy……he found out n wants to break up with me…..truth is I love my boyfriend despite everything. ……I really do love him…..I was wrong n I admit it …but right now I don’t know what to do

    1. Hi there,

      Hi there,

      It sounds like you have a lot going on.

      You need to step back and think about the situation and what you want. Its important for you to decide what you feel is important in your life right now and then take action.

  26. in a relationship with a girl
    in a relationship with a girl who’s insists to go for studies for more than five years,I feel that’s too long and tough for me to wait!!, considering our age differences ,am 30 and she is 20…advice

    1. Hi Tito,

      Hi Tito,

      Sometimes we can be in a relationship but that does not mean we are in the same point in life.

      You need to take time and decide if you will wait for the five years or you let go and look for someone else ho is willing to settle down with you.

      All the best.

  27. Am in love wz a girl but but
    Am in love wz a girl but but je keeps on doing da sm mistakes i told her not to do again so am feed up so i need sm advise wat can i do

    1. Hi there,

      Hi there,

      If you and your partner are fighting over the same issue again and again, it’s a sign of a long-standing and unresolved dispute. There are different ways of approaching such a stalemate. You can step back and look at the fights from a distance – go beyond the petty issues and find out what’s actually causing the discontent. Most agreements can be negotiated, but not everything. If you feel outside help would benefit your relationship, maybe you could go to a counsellor specialised in relationship conflicts.

  28. Pliz i have a boy frd that
    Pliz i have a boy frd that whenever i call him, he doesn’t PIC up MA cols ,reply ma smses , or he doesn’t even col for more than 2wks bat I feels like I sh’d brk up wat sh’d I do?leave alone DAT bat does he really luv me?and did happened after sloping with him.

    1. Hi Saarah, sorry that things
      Hi Saarah, sorry that things are not working out. It sounds like you have already made up your mind on what you want to do. All you have to do now is action your intentions.

      Here is an article that can help you with that https://lovematters.co.ke/resource/breaking-up .

  29. Hi there, I and my girlfriend
    Hi there, I and my girlfriend are dating for 3 months already… but i noticed she keep things from me… she’s no fan of P.D.A… i dont know if i intimidate her cos i’m 5 years older than her… truth is, i’m tired of her acts and i’m considering a break up…. what’s your take on this?

    1. Hi August,

      Hi August,

      Dating is about knowing your partner, knowing her likes and dislikes and the same applies to them. Its always fun when you get a partner where you have a lot of things in common but you can never have everything in common.

      There are some things you will like about your partner and others that you won’t. The same applies to her she might dislike a few things about you.

      So relationships are about sacrifice and compromise. Learn to live with each others faults. But if you feel you can not handle them you can still make the decision to break up.

      Take time and think about it.

  30. hi am remah l hv aguy whom we
    hi am remah l hv aguy whom we dated 4 3yrs nw bat we a married 4 1yr nw bat he decived mi dat he left his ex yet wen l went 2 see his parents l cm back wen he brought her into our house wat l want 2 knw da tips 2 knw wether he stil luvs mi o not lf not l wud lke 2 leave him bat lts possible wat can l do bat even we dont hv a child pliz relpy mi

  31. I’ve being in a serious
    I’ve being in a serious relationship with my beb en I loved her,trusted her more than myself. Not knowing DAT she is cheating on me so, I’ve to end every thing between da 2 ov us

    1. Sorry to hear that Medi.
      Sorry to hear that Medi. Thanks for sharing with us.

  32. I love my ex that i would
    I love my ex that i would like us to get back but can’t tell him directly because he has an awful attitude but i really love him and hate the fact that we breakin up i really need him back… Help

    1. Hi Shirleen, unfortunately
      Hi Shirleen, unfortunately the choice to get back with your ex is not up to you alone.

      There are a lot of things that are involved in dating your ex.

      Getting back with your ex depends on a few things like, do you both still want the same thing? Do you feel you can be able to resolve the issues that le to the break up in the first place?

      After you’ve ended your relationship, one big question is whether you can remain friends with your ex. There’s no clear answer to that question. It depends on you, your ex and how the relationship ended.

      But be picky, too. If you know that the differences between you while dating were too big, the same might happen in the new relationship. It’s not worth getting hurt twice!

      Its always important to take care and your feelings first before you make a step towards mending the relationship. Having a sober mind while making such a decision is very important

  33. I love my guy so much buh the
    I love my guy so much buh the problem is this we fight all the time for no reason in the phone buh wen we 2gether we always happy I CNT get this I don’t now whats the problem and another thing is the time that he wants to make love with me iyo ndo tym ye hunikumbuka mostly what does this mean please I need an answer

  34. I av bn in love wid guy u we
    I av bn in love wid guy u we are on same level of education BT there is another girl who trying to win me so that I can live him…me am honesty to him and I love so much. am trying ma best to stop e girl from showing that she luvs him…plz help me wat I can do so that we can continue loving other.

    1. Hi Ethel,

      Hi Ethel,

      Being in a relationship does not mean other people will not be attracted to you or you partner. There is nothing anyone can do about it. If both you and your partner love each other then you will stay faithful to each other and concentrate on your relationship. It is ok to talk it over with your partner if you feel its making you uncomfortable.

  35. HV been in a rship for
    HV been in a rship for 4months n we only communicate through whatsup n call once n the guy claims he loves me he replies my text n tells me when he has a problem but lies sometimes am in a dilemma n its a distance rship n whenever we plan to meet he gives excuses am I on the right path

  36. what is the meaning of
    what is the meaning of fulling in love ,i got a b.f on facebook and i used my secord account to know if he loves me but he just told ,”na am just fulling her but dot tel her” all that took my love away coz it was my first time to fall ina true love with a boy , but i lost my love thoughts and what is love

  37. Thank you…
    Thank you.
    This has been killing me silently

    1. I will check myself for the…
      I will check myself for the same be”ause I have some signs and symptoms.

      1. That’s a great decision…
        That’s a great decision Johnson.

      2. it is better to be stested
        it is better to be stested

    2. Want tu cure gonorrhea
      Want tu cure gonorrhea

      1. Hello Cynthia ndirangu. Yes,…

        Hello Cynthia ndirangu. Yes, gonorrhea can be cured with the right treatment. It is important that you take all of the medication your doctor prescribes to cure your infection. Medication for gonorrhea should not be shared with anyone. Although medication will stop the infection, it will not undo any permanent damage caused by the disease. If you suspect that you have it, visit your doctor as soon as possible to get a proper diagnosis and receive adequate treatment. Have a wonderful week ahead and stay safe.

      1. Hi Aggrey, 

        Talk to us. How…

        Hi Aggrey, 

        Talk to us. How can we help?

  38. What a fantastic discussion…
    What a fantastic discussion,i was just taking notes thanks,what of syphilis?

    1. We are glad this is useful…
      We are glad this is useful information to you Hezel.

  39. Wts de name ov de antibiotics
    Wts de name ov de antibiotics

    1. The right thing to do if you…
      The right thing to do if you think you have an STI is to seek treatment, some of this treatment cannot be bought over the counter.

    1. Hey,…
      Hey,

      If you think you could be having Gonorrhea do visit a medical centre for tests and treatment.

  40. this has been disturbing me…
    this has been disturbing me so much

    1. We hope this article has…
      We hope this article has provided you direction Patrick.

    1. We appreciate you feedback…
      We appreciate you feedback Lucas.

  41. I have gonorrhoea,what…
    I have gonorrhoea,what should I do to cure it?

  42. Can gonorrhea go away to…
    Can gonorrhea go away to there own without treatment??

    1. Hi Villah, It will not go…
      Hi Villah, It won’t go away without treatment. If you have been tested and found to have Gonorrhea the next step is to get treatment. Go to a medical centre and get treatment.

  43. if I had an sti but it was…
    if I had an sti but it was treated can it cause a side effect ejaculating vry fast?

    1. Hi, there is no such side…

      Hi, there is no such side effect associated with a Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) after treatment. What you are experiencing is known as Premature Ejaculation which is caused by a number of reasons including fear, anxiety or even stress. Anxiety that one will not perform can make him ejaculate much earlier or stress from home or work. In other cases, particularly in young men it could be the result of sexual inexperience, and as one gains experience in sex they also gain better control on their ejaculation. Check out the following article for more information;- https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/sex-problems-how-to-overcome-them/how-to-overcome-premature-ejaculation

  44. What medicine should You use…
    What medicine should You use to cure the gonorrhea?

    1. Hi, it is important you seek…

      Hi, it is important you seek treatment for a medical facility as opposed to self medicating for better results.

  45. What virus causes cervical…
    What virus causes cervical cancer and can you know if you have it?

    1. Hey Esther, Human Papilloma…

      Hey Esther, Human Papilloma Virus or HPV is the virus responsible for Cervical cancer. It’s also the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV is usually harmless and goes away by itself, but some types can lead to cancer or genital warts. There’s no cure for the virus however there is a vaccine one can receive. There is a test one can have done to get to know if they have HPV. Talk to your health provider for further advice. 

  46. How can we treat gonorrhea…
    How can we treat gonorrhea over four years in the body….me and my wife

    1. Hello Ade, Gonorrhoea is…

      Hello Ade, Gonorrhoea is easy to cure with antibiotics. Have you been treated at a hospital or you used over the counter medicines? I suggest you speak to your health care provider and if the treatment is not working you may consider getting another opinion from a different doctor. 

  47. i have a troat problem and…
    i have a troat problem and even chest problem from the day i hv unprotected sex.it is almost 8yrs

    1. Hi Symo, have you been to…

      Hi Symo, have you been to the doctor’s?

  48. Cause of abdominal pain…
    Cause of abdominal pain after travelling in a car and this has happened to my lady for different times and also pain when having sex

    1. Hello Barn, thank you for…

      Hello Barn, thank you for reaching out to us and we are sorry to hear about what you are going through. Abdominal pain and pain during sex are not things to be taken lightly. Since this is a medical issue we strongly advise you to take her to see a medical professional for a comprehensive diagnosis. 
      Here is a list of health institutions that should be of help
      https://lovemattersafrica.com/get-help/clinics

  49. had sex with a lady…
    had sex with a lady yesterday and during the sex, i remove my condom because i felt i wasn’t enjoying it. the following morning i started feeling somehow in my scrotum. what should i do.

    1. Hi John, thank you for…

      Hi John, thank you for reaching out to us. First, did you talk to your artner before removing the condom? If not, please note that this was a violation of your agreement and is comparable to rape. Second, if you contracted something it would usually not be visible or evident in 24 hours or less. However, if you are truly concerned please see a medical practitioner at your earliest convenience.

       

  50. hi every1, i lv ur coments…
    hi every1, i lv ur coments nd reply.guys am in pains now bcos i was attacked nd raped by unknown people in my house 3months back,but i went2hospital nd did sm test nd God help me everytin was ok.but nw am hvin discharg nd pain wen urinatin,pls help.

    1. Hi Mimi, so sorry to hear…

      Hi Mimi, so sorry to hear what you have been through we hope you find the strength to get through it. However, if you feel you need to talk to someone please let us know and we could help point you in the right direction. In regards to the discharge, since this is a medical issue we strongly advise you to see a medical professional for a comprehensive diagnosis.
      Here is a list of health institutions that should be of help
      https://lovemattersafrica.com/get-help/clinics 

  51. Hi,i currently having this…
    Hi,i currently having this back pain and abdominal pain and i also recieve this anusual pain in my viginal hole bt my discharge its white and wet what could be the type of infection

    1. Hello Rachael, thank you for…

      Hello Rachael, thank you for reaching out to us. Since this is a medical issue we strongly advise you see a medical professional for a comprehensive diagnosis.
      You can call Marie Stopes Kenya today for free on 0800 720005 or WhatsApp them on 0709819001 for help and to book an appointment with them.

  52. The article is usifull to me
    The article is usifull to me

    1. Hello Gikuyu, we are glad to…

      Hello Gikuyu, we are glad to hear this. Please feel free to go through our website to find other articles that may be of use to you.

  53. I don’t know what infection…
    I don’t know what infection am suffering from,

    1. Hi Eric, 

      What symptoms are…

      Hi Eric, 

      What symptoms are you experiencing? 

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