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Untreated gonorrhea can damage reproductive organs, leading to permanent infertility in both men and women.
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In women, it can cause PID, increasing the risk of ectopic pregnancies and long-term reproductive issues.
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Gonorrhea can spread to the bloodstream, causing severe and life-threatening infections.
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It makes individuals more vulnerable to contracting and spreading HIV due to mucosal damage.
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Untreated gonorrhea may lead to gonococcal arthritis, causing painful joint damage and long-term complications.