The Shocking STI Scare You Didn’t See Coming (And How It Impacts Your Fertility Journey)

You probably didn’t expect gonorrhea to make headlines this summer for all the wrong reasons. Yet, a recent news report about a woman in her 50s from Alaska who tragically died from a rare complication of this common bacterial STI has sparked nationwide concern. Not just because it’s heartbreaking, but because it signals something bigger: the rise of a potentially dangerous new strain of gonorrhea. (If you want to dive into the details, check out the original story here.) But what does this mean if you’re on a fertility journey, especially considering the growing popularity of at-home insemination? Grab your coffee, because this is more important than you might think.

Why Should Fertility Seekers Care About Gonorrhea?

First off, gonorrhea is no longer just