Gonorrhoea Test

Gonorrhoea is the second most common STI in the UK. The disease-causing bacteria is mainly found in vaginal fluid and  discharge from the penis. Gonorrhoea is  usually spread through unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex. Most women with gonorrhoea are asymptomatic, however people may experience one or more of the following symptoms:

Symptoms

  • Painful urination
  • Unusual discharge from the vagina or penis, which may be white, yellow or green
  • In women, stomach pain and unusual vaginal bleeding (after sex or between periods)
  • In men, pain and swelling of the testicles

Why Get Tested For Gonorrhoea?

Not getting tested regularly for gonorrhoea can lead to spreading the disease to your sexual partner. Left untreated, a gonorrhoea infection can spread throughout your body and cause health concerns, especially for women. In women, gonorrhoea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. In rare cases, gonorrhoea infection can also lead to complications in men, particularly epididymitis or epididymo-orchitis that may also lead to infertility. In addition, untreated gonorrhoea can lead to increased risk of contracting HIV and increased risk of the infection spreading throughout the body, including your joints.

When And How To Get Tested For Gonorrhoea?

You can get tested at any time, but you are advised to take the test 14 days after having unprotected sex.
To test for gonorrhoea, you will need to provide a urine sample.

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FAQ

If you are going to have a urine test, do not urinate for at least 2 hour before the test. If you think you may have chlamydia or gonorrhoea, don’t have sexual intercourse until you get your test results. And you may want to have tests for other STIs, such as HIV and syphilis.

If you test positive for gonorrhoea, you should visit with your doctor or health care provider to discuss treatment of you and your sexual partners, as well as additional testing you may need.