Women with gonorrhea or chlamydia often have no symptoms. When symptoms from either infection do occur, they may show up 2 days to 3 weeks after infection. They may be very mild and can be mistaken for a urinary tract or vaginal infection. The most common symptoms in women include the following:

  • A yellow vaginal discharge
  • Painful or frequent urination
  • Vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods
  • Rectal bleeding, discharge, or pain