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