Gonorrhea and chlamydia are two sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which can lead to serious, long-term problems if not treated, especially in young women and teenagers.
According to Dr. Rania Ibrahim, both gonorrhea and chlamydia are caused by bacteria, which can be passed from one person to another via vaginal, oral or anal sex. Gonorrhea and chlamydia often affect a woman simultaneously.
The infections from gonorrhea and chlamydia can appear in the mouth, reproductive organs, rectum and urethra. In women, the most common place the infections are found is the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus.
Although gonorrhea and chlamydia can strike at any age, women who are 25 years and younger are at a greater risk of contracting both infections. That is why it is so important to make sure you get an STD check by making an appointment at New Beginnings OB GYN.
What symptoms are associated with gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Women with gonorrhea or chlamydia typically exhibit no symptoms, but when they do appear, they can show up anywhere from 2 days to 3 weeks after the infection has set in. They may be very mild and are often mistaken for a urinary tract or vaginal infection.
The most common symptoms of gonorrhea and chlamydia in women include the following:
- A yellow discharge from the vagina;
- Frequent or painful urination;
- Vaginal bleeding in between menstrual periods;
- Rectal bleeding, discharge, or pain.
To find out if you are suffering from gonorrhea or chlamydia, your OB-GYN will take a sample of cells from your throat, cervix, urethra, or rectum. These infections can also be revealed through a urine test.
If you feel that you may suffering from gonorrhea/chlamydia and you need an STD check please contact the caring and experienced staff at New Beginnings OB-GYN under the direction of Dr. Rania Ibrahim in Conroe, TX.
Don’t wait – call us today at (936) 441-8635 to schedule your confidential consultation.
Are you looking for an ObGyn in The Woodlands TX?
Dr. Rania Ibrahim is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist with a Medical Practice located in Montgomery County, serving patients in Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring and Magnolia, Texas. New Beginnings Ob/Gyn offers many services including Prenatal care, treatment of hot flashes and menopause symptoms, treatment of endometriosis and painful periods, uterine ablation, routine well women exams, infertility treatment, as well as treatments of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
You can work together from the initial consultation to the implementation of your own personal birth plan, and follow-up. Dr. Rania Ibrahim has enormous experience in high risk obstetrics. She is a skilled surgeon and has an excellent and caring team.
Dr. Rania Ibrahim is sympathetic to the needs of women. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery and performs robotic (DaVinci) assisted myomectomies and hysterectomies.
New Beginnings OB-GYN proudly serves the residents of Montgomery County, Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, and Magnolia, Texas.
Note: Hospital deliveries and procedures are conveniently offered at Houston Methodist Hospital the Woodlands, Conroe Regional Medical Center, CHI-St Luke’s-The Woodlands, and Memorial Hermann Medical Center-The Woodlands.