Which specialist treats gonorrhoea?

A GP can assess symptoms and arrange STI Screening. A sexual-health clinician provides focused testing, treatment, partner notification and prevention advice. A gynaecologist may become involved if pelvic infection is suspected; a urologist may help with testicular or urinary complications. Gonorrhoea can cause painful urination, vaginal discharge or testicular pain, but some people have no symptoms.

Testing site matters because the infection can affect the throat, rectum, cervix, vagina or urethra. Tell the clinician about the types of sexual contact so the correct samples are considered.

Arrange prompt testing if you have symptoms or a recent sexual partner has been diagnosed. Avoid sex until a clinician confirms when it is safe, and tell recent partners so they can seek assessment. Take the prescribed Antibiotic Treatment exactly as directed and attend any recommended test of cure or follow-up.

Seek same-day care for severe pelvic or lower abdominal pain, fever, pain or swelling in a testicle, vomiting, or feeling very unwell. Urgent assessment matters in pregnancy and when pelvic inflammatory disease is possible. Eye pain, light sensitivity, a widespread rash or painful swollen joints also need prompt medical attention.

Ask: Which samples are needed? When should treatment begin? Do my partners need testing? When can sexual contact resume? Do I need follow-up testing? What symptoms suggest pelvic inflammatory disease?