Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a very common sexually transmitted disease and recent studies have shown that infection rates are rising, particularly amongst the under 30’s. Gonorrhoea is transmitted through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex, or through sharing sex toys.
If left untreated, gonorrhoea can have serious effects on your health. In women, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease which can cause infertility and chronic pain. In men, it can cause inflammation of the prostate and testicles which can lead to infertility.
Rarely, gonorrhoea infection can become very serious if it is transmitted to your blood stream. This can lead to skin rashes, inflammation of the joints and inflammation of the brain, spinal cord which can be deadly.
If you think you may have put yourself at risk, we recommend you get tested for this and other STI’s as quickly as possible, limiting the risk of complications. Nu Health perform these tests quickly, professionally and confidentially making it as stress free as possible.
Signs and Symptoms
Symptoms normally show between 1 and 12 weeks of infection, however in some cases, you will not experience any symptoms at all.
Symptoms for Women
Symptoms include:
•Pain when passing water
•Irregular or heavier bleeding
•Unusual vaginal discharge
•Abdominal pain
Symptoms for Men
Symptoms include:
•Pain or burning when passing water
•Pain in the testicles or prostate
•Inflammation of the foreskin
•White, yellow or green discharge from the penis
Diagnosis
The only way to know if you have gonorrhoea is to have a test. At Nu Health, we offer a simple urine test (for men) to check for gonorrhoea or a swab test (for women) or if checking for other infections at the same time (recommended).
If you have had anal sex, a swab from this area will be taken at the same time.
In rare cases, gonorrhoea can spread to the eyes. This can be tested with a simple swab.
Treatment
If caught early enough, gonorrhoea can normally be treated with antibiotics (either as an injection or tablet).
Confidentiality
All procedures at Nu Health are completely confidential. For continuation of care, we will automatically let your GP know about any consultations, tests, results, referrals or advice given. If you would prefer us not to do this, please let us know and we will not disclose the above.
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