Condom use saves you from gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is widely distributed in the world and has been known since biblical times. The Greek physician Galen, in the year 130 d. C., coined the term gonorrhea (which in Greek means "outflow or seed") by the mistaken impression of confusing the purulent secretion with spermatorrhea, or involuntary spillage of the sperm outside the sexual act.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are currently at least 340 million new cases of sexually transmitted infections curable per year, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis, among people aged 15 to 49 years. The greatest transmission of gonorrhea occurs in South and Southeast Asia and in sub-Saharan Africa. However, until now, the UN agency has no differentiated data on each type of infection.

Prevention of gonorrhea

According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the best way to prevent transmission is not to have sex with infected people; however, many individuals may have the infection and not know it because they do not have symptoms Thus, adds PAHO, the safest method to prevent gonorrhea and the rest of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is always use a condom in all sexual relationships with casual partner (s) and promiscuous.

The use of latex condoms reduces the chances of getting an infection , although it should be taken into account that it will only be effective as long as it is used properly, placing it before the beginning of the sexual relationship and maintaining it until the end of it. It should always be used if you have sex with a partner in whom the existence of an STI is suspected.

 

Use of condoms

Condoms are available for both men and women, although they are used more often by men as well, others can be used contraceptive methods , such as the diaphragm.

The PAHO specialists say that the risk of acquiring an STI is directly related to the number and frequency of changes of sexual partners . Therefore, the first measure is to know the sexual partners and limit their number. If you think about maintaining an intimate relationship, you should be interested in your partner's sexual history, since it is as important as your own.

Experts believe that the risk decreases when they have stable sexual relationships with a single person. A monogamous sexual relationship with an individual known to be free of any sexually transmitted disease can reduce the risk. As in any sexually transmitted infection, it is essential to treat the person to avoid re-infection of the partner or the contagion of third parties.

Other effective alternatives to prevent gonorrhea are sexual abstinence and avoid alcohol and drug abuse , because it limits control over preventive measures and favors casual sex without the use of condoms.


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