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A member asked:

Can a reddish brown stringy discharge mean gonorrhea?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Could be: However, that is not a specific symptom. Gonorrhea can be very symptomatic or not symptomatic at all. Up to 27-30% of women with gonorrhea are asymptomatic. However, many things can cause this type of discharge.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 8/29/2012

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Yes but...: It can also mean a few other things. So check with your doctor asap.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/17/2017

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Could be: However, that is not a specific symptom. Gonorrhea can be very symptomatic or not symptomatic at all. Up to 27-30% of women with gonorrhea are asymptomatic. However, many things can cause this type of discharge.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/31/2012

5.6k views

Thank

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