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Male reproductive system (mid-sagittal)
Reproductive anatomy, male
 
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Gonorrhea - Male

Prevention:

Abstinence is an absolute answer to preventing gonorrhea but it is not practical nor reasonable for all people. Safer sex behaviors may reduce the risk. A monogamous sexual relationship with a person known to be free of any STD is, in today's society, probably the most acceptable preventive measure that a person can take. The use of condoms, both male and female types, markedly decrease the likelihood of contracting a sexually-transmitted disease but MUST BE USED PROPERLY. The condom should be in place form the beginning to end of sexual activity and should be used EVERY time the person engages in sexual activity with a non-monogamous partner or other suspect partner. Condoms are inexpensive considering the consequences of contracting a sexually-transmitted disease.

Treatment of all sexual partners is essential to prevent reinfection, and is a primary reason that the government has implemented mandatory reporting. Gonorrhea is still relatively easily cured and total eradication of the disease is, in theory, at least possible as the gonorrhea organism appears to exist only on the mucous membranes of humans.


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