Facts on Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is passed on through having sexual intercourse with an infected person.

In this article:

What is gonorrhoea?

Diagnosis

Advice & Support

Symptoms

Treatment

Causes

How Chemist Online can help

What is gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Symptoms of the disease may not become apparent for at least 14 days after infection. That is why if you have had sexual intercourse with someone who you suspect may have the disease it is important to make an appointment to see your GP immediately. Alternatively, you can also go to your local Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) Clinic or Family Planning Clinic for tests.

Symptoms
Symptoms of gonorrhoea in women include:

a pungent, watery vaginal discharge (this can be green or yellow)

a painful burning feeling when passing urine

a feeling of needing to urinate frequently

abdominal pain

pelvic pain

irritation and an itching feeling around the anus

a discharge from the anus

sore throat

conjunctivitis (a discharge from the eye)

Women with gonorrhoea may also experience bleeding between periods and heavier periods than normal.

Symptoms of gonorrhoea in men include:

a painful burning feeling when passing urine

a feeling of needing to urinate frequently

an unusual fluid discharge from the penis (this can be white, green or yellow)

redness at the tip of the penis (at the opening of the urethra)

abdominal pain

irritation and an itching feeling around the anus

a discharge from the anus

painful testicles

an inflamed prostate gland

sore throat

conjunctivitis (a discharge from the eye)

Causes
Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacterial infection (the germ gonococcus) usually found in semen or vaginal fluids, and is passed on during unprotected penetrative vaginal or anal sex. The infection can also be spread by oral sex, and also by the sharing of sex aids and vibrators.

Note: Where gonorrhoea is passed on through oral sex, this can cause an infection of the mouth.

Diagnosis
If you suffer from the aforementioned symptoms (or if you have no symptoms but suspect that there is risk that you may have gonorrhoea), arrange an appointment with your GP. After taking your medical history and asking you some questions about your symptoms, he or she will examine the affected area and recommend an appropriate treatment.

Treatment
Gonorrhoea is usually successfully treated with a course of antibiotics.

Note: If you are diagnosed with gonorrhoea ensure that your partner is also examined by their GP. They too will be prescribed antibiotics.

A preventative measure you can take to protect yourself from catching gonorrhoea is to always use condoms.

How Chemist Online can help
Through this website we have a range of condoms available to buy, such as: Durex Elite and Durex Extra Safe condoms.

Also, a symptom of gonorrhoea can be conjunctivitis. Clinitas Soothe lubricant eye drops is an ophthalmic solution which is particularly beneficial in supporting the blinking mechanism which occurs during conjunctivitis.


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Advice & Support
Family Planning Association (fpa)
Helpline: 0845 122 8690 (9am–6pm Monday–Friday)
Website: www.fpa.org.uk

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)
Tel: 020 7290 2968
Website: www.bashh.org


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