Symptoms of gonorrhoea
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Key takeaways
- This article is classified as sexual_health; it keeps the original topic but uses cautious, current UK guidance.
- Symptoms such as pain, bleeding, discharge, urinary problems or sexual pain should be assessed rather than self-diagnosed.
- Testing, treatment or suitability for medicines and procedures should be confirmed by an appropriate clinician.
- Use NHS 111 for urgent advice if symptoms are severe, sudden or worrying. Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Overview
Gonorrhoea may cause yellow or green vaginal discharge, burning pain when peeing, lower abdominal pain, bleeding between periods, rectal symptoms, sore throat or eye symptoms. Some people have no symptoms.
Original focus checked: <h1 id="wpaicg-gonorrhoea">Gonorrhoea</h1>Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is one of the most common STIs in the world, and is spread through unprotected sexual contact with an infected pers
Testing and diagnosis
Do not rely on symptoms alone. Sexual health services can arrange swabs, urine testing and partner notification, and may advise testing for other STIs at the same time.
Treatment and prevention
Antibiotic choice and follow-up should be directed by a clinician. Condoms, dental dams, not sharing sex toys without cleaning and covering them, and testing when partners change can reduce spread.
When to seek medical advice
Use a sexual health clinic or GP if you or a partner might have gonorrhoea, especially in pregnancy. Use NHS 111 urgently for eye pain or discharge, fever, joint swelling or a widespread rash, and call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
Sources
- NHS, Gonorrhoea: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gonorrhoea/
Relevance: NHS explains gonorrhoea symptoms, testing, treatment, complications, pregnancy considerations and prevention. - NHS, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs): https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis/
Relevance: NHS supports broader STI testing, partner notification and safer-sex advice. - NHS, Find a sexual health clinic: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/sexual-health-services/find-a-sexual-health-clinic/
Relevance: NHS confirms sexual health clinics provide confidential STI testing and treatment.
Disclaimer
Educational only. Results vary. Not a cure. Use NHS 111 for urgent advice if symptoms are severe, sudden or worrying. Call 999 in a life-threatening emergency.
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