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Testing for Gonorrhoea- it’s easy!

15th May 2013
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You can only discover whether you have gonorrhoea by having a test. You may decide to have a test if:

  1. You or your partner think you have symptoms.
  2. You have recently had unprotected sex with someone.
  3. You have had unprotected sex with a new partner.
  4. During a vaginal examination your doctor/nurse says that the cervix (neck of the womb) is inflamed or red.
  5. You have an unusual discharge.
  6. An ex-partner says they have a STI.
  7. You are pregnant or planning a pregnancy and think you may have a STI.

Myths about gonorrhoea tests.

  • Even if your partner has tested negative, you should not rely on their result to detect whether you have gonorrhoea.
  • If you have had gonorrhoea before, you are not immune to it, and can catch it again.
  • Cervical smears and general vaginal swabs taken by a GP do not detect gonorrhoea.

When can I have the test?

  • It is possible to do a test within a few days of having sex, but you may be asked to wait for a week after sex before being tested.
  • If you do have gonorrhoea, it is a good idea to get tested for other STI’s, as you can have more than one STI at a time.

What happens during a test?

There are different ways of testing.

  • A test organised by a doctor or nurse is best.
  • You may have to provide a urine sample for testing.
  • If you are a woman, a swab from the vagina or cervix is the best way to test for gonorrhoea. If you are a man a swab from the urethra or a urine sample can be sent to test for gonorrhoea.
  • You will be asked to not pass urine for 2 hours before the test.
  • If you have had oral sex, a doctor may collect a sample of cells from the back of your throat.
  • The swabs are like very small rounded, cotton buds. They take a few seconds to do and are not painful, though sometimes a bit uncomfortable.
  • The tests we perform are inexpensive, compete with on-line test prices, are performed in a proper laboratory and test results are interpreted by a Specialist doctor. Results are usually available in 48 hours.

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