Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea differ in women and men. Women generally experience no symptoms at all or symptoms so mild they are not noticed. Men are more likely to experience symptoms that are mild to moderate. Gonorrhea symptoms may appear several days after exposure to the disease or may take up to 30 days to appear. Gonorrhea symptoms may include:

Many of these symptoms are also common for other conditions, including other sexually transmitted diseases and urinary tract infections. A person who experiences any of these symptoms should consult a physician for an evaluation. All sexual activity should be stopped until the condition has been treated.