Editing Neisseria gonorrhoeae (section)

==== Female ====
[[File:Neisseria gonorrhoeae and pus cells in a vaginal swab (Gram stain).jpg|thumb|Gram stain of a vaginal swab showing gonococci (in pairs - arrow) inside polymorphonuclear granulocytes]]

In symptomatic women, the primary symptoms of genitourinary infection are increased vaginal discharge, burning with urination ([[dysuria]]), increased urge to urinate, pain with intercourse, or menstrual abnormalities. [[Pelvic inflammatory disease]] results if ''N. gonorrhoeae'' ascends into the pelvic [[peritoneum]] (via the [[cervix]], [[endometrium]], and [[fallopian tubes]]). The resulting inflammation and scarring of the fallopian tubes can lead to infertility and increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.<ref name="Sherris2" /> Pelvic inflammatory disease develops in 10 to 20% of the females infected with ''N. gonorrhoeae''.<ref name="Sherris2" />