Gonorrhoea

What is gonorrhoea?

Gonorrhoea is a sexually acquired infection caused by a bacterium. Gonorrhoea can cause problems with fertility, with chronic pelvic pain in women, and gonorrhoea can also cause septicaemia and arthritis.

How is gonorrhoea transmitted?

Gonorrhoea is contracted from exposure to infected body secretions during unprotected sex.

What are the long term effects of gonorrhoea?

There are a wide range of long-term effects of having gonorrhoea. In women, the long term effects of gonorrhoea can include chronic pelvic pain, reduced fertility, and premature delivery of babies.

What should I do if I get gonorrhoea?

If you think you have gonorrhoea, you should seek advice from your doctor immediately. He can probably treat the gonorrhoea simply, with a single dose of antibiotics.