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Symptoms of gonorrhoea usually appear between two and ten days after acquiring the bacteria. However, for many people, especially women, there may only be very mild symptoms, no symptoms for many months, or none until the infection spreads to other parts of the body. Gonorrhoea symptoms may include discharge from the genitals and burning sensation while passing urine. It is more common to have a discharge from the penis than the vagina.
This discharge might be a thin and watery consistency with white, yellow or green colour. There are also less common symptoms such as pain and swelling in the testicles, pain or tenderness in the lower abdomen most often in women and bleeding between periods or heavier periods. For trans men and women, symptoms may vary depending on whether they have had bottom surgery and the type of surgery. If the infection is rectal, there may be no symptoms or, for both men and women, there may be a discharge from the anus and pain or discomfort in the anus.
If left untreated, gonorrhoea can cause more serious health problems. This includes pelvic inflammatory disease PID , which is an infection in the upper part of the female reproduction system. It can cause long-term pelvic pain, infertility and ectopic pregnancy.
Untreated gonorrhoea may also cause testicular problems and potentially reduce fertility. If untreated, gonorrhoea can affect the joints, causing arthritic-like pain and swelling or skin rashes. It can eventually spread to the bloodstream, leading to serious infection septicaemia , which can be life-threatening. A general sexual health check-up includes testing for gonorrhoea. You can also have a test at your GP family doctor surgery.
Another option is for you to take your own swabs and samples and post them to a laboratory for analysis. If you have symptoms such as genital discharge, it is best if a swab is taken from the cervix, entrance to the vagina or the tip of the penis by a doctor or nurse during an examination. These behaviors include the following: Having sex without a condom. Having sex with many partners, especially anonymous partners. Having sex while using drugs or alcohol.
Using drugs and alcohol can affect a person's judgement, which can lead to risky behaviors. Choose less risky sexual behaviors. Reduce the number of people you have sex with.
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