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PROTECT GONORRHEA What is it? Gonorrhea is a type of bacteria spread during anal, vaginal and oral sex. Gonorrhea can be spread to the throat, urethra, anus, and vagina. Gonorrhea is curable with specific antibiotics. Why should I worry about gonorrhea? In men, untreated gonorrhea can cause infections of the testes (ball) or rectum. Rarely, it can get into the bloodstream and spread to other parts of the body. If you have gonorrhea, you are more likely to get HIV if exposed. If HIV positive and have gonorrhea, HIV viral load might increase, affecting health and can more easily spread HIV and STD’s. What are the symptoms? Most men with gonorrhea of the cock develop discharge with pee pain; some have no symptoms at all. Gonorrhea of the testes causes pain and swelling. In the ass/rectum, Gonorrhea can cause pain, bleeding, discharge, and diarrhea. Gonorrhea of the throat usually causes no symptoms. How do I test for gonorrhea? For gonorrhea in the penis (with and without symptoms), a swab test from the urethra or urine tests are done. For gonorrhea in the throat or ass/rectum, a swab is taken from these areas (with or without symptoms). How is gonorrhea treated? Gonorrhea is treated with specific antibiotics and can be injected or taken by mouth in a single dose and/or a week’s worth of pills. You and your provider will choose the best treatment for you. Sex partner(s) need to be treated to keep the infection from swapping back and forth. Who offers gonorrhea testing? Gonorrhea testing is available through your health care provider, or through the Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention and Treatment Program. What can I do if I have gonorrhea? • Take medications as prescribed. • Get sex partners treated (with and without symptoms) to avoid reinfection. Partners can be treated by their own health care provider or at the Multnomah County Health Department STD Clinic. • Resume sex only after taking all of the medication. How do I avoid getting gonorrhea? • Not having sex is the only way to absolutely avoid gonorrhea or other STDs. • Get tested for STDs every 3 months or before having sex. • Reduce number of sex partners • Consider sex with only one person where you both are negative for gonorrhea. • Protect yourself and partners by using condoms consistently and correctly every time during sex. Wrap it up before things get hot since gonorrhea can be spread even if the dick or tongue does not completely enter the ass or vagina. Gonorrhea and other bacterial STDs are curable with proper diagnosis and treatment Want to know more? CDC Gonorrhea Fact Sheet |
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