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Can gonorrhea live in my body for years w out showing symptoms or will i feel something?

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Yes and no: Once appropriately treated, is gone......But you can get it again left untreated can lead to severe infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes, condition called pid that can lead to infertility a simple urine test can detect gonorrhea nowadays.

Answered 9/4/2020

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