Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection. It is sexually transmitted and can infect the cervix , urethra, rectum, anus and throat.
Women
Symptoms can include:
- a change in vaginaln discharge. This may increase, change to a yellow or greenish colour and develop a strong smell.
- a pain or burning sensation when passing urine
- irritation and/or discharge from the anus
Men
Symptoms may include:
- a yellow or whitw discharge from the penis
- irritation and/or discharge from the anus
- inflammation of the testicles and prostate gland
How gonorrhoea is passed on
by penetrative sex (when the penis enters the vagina, mouth or anus)
Where to go for help
- Your local NHS sexual health (GUM) clinic.
In the UK. You can find details of your nearest NHS sexual health clinic in the phone book under genito-urinary medicine (GUM), sexually transmitted diseases (STD) or venereal diseases (VD). Or phone your local hospital and ask for the ’special’ or GUM clinic. - Your own GP.
- If you are in the UK, goto http://www.playingsafely.co.uk to find out details of STI clinics.