The early signs of gonorrhoea may be mild and can go unnoticed. Generally, symptoms are more common in males than in females. In males the following symptoms may be experienced:
- a white, yellow or greenish discharge from the penis
- a pain or burning sensation when passing urine
- pain or tenderness due to inflammation of the testicles or prostrate gland
- pharyngeal infection.
Females may suffer any of the following symptoms:
- pain or burning when passing urine
- a discoloured discharge from the vagina that may contain blood
- pain around the lower abdomen area
- pharyngeal infection.
If the infection is around the anal area, symptoms include discharge from the anus, a pain or burning sensation and pain on anal intercourse.