Question 1

how long does it take to get tested for gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Two to four days: A swab is taken from the urethra (the hole where your pee comes out), or other suspected area, and a culture/naat/dna probe is performed on the specimen. It takes about 48 hrs to get a result.  If it's positive you need antibiotics to get better and so does your sexual partner.

Question 2

i am always safe, should i still get tested for gonorrhea?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you have risk factors for acquiring gonorrhea, then one should get tested and treated appropriately, if indicated. Even though one may be safe, there is always a chance of aquiring gonorrhea.

Question 3

where do i go to get tested for gonorrhea? i am in college and don't want it on my record or insurance.

Accepted Answer

VD clinic.: Or call around to find clinic or dr. Who will do the test anonymously and let you pay directly. Please inform any sex partners if test is positive.

Question 4

how soon after sex can i get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia?

Accepted Answer

: After 2 weeks or right away if you have suspicious symptom(s) before that time.

Question 5

my partner has tested positive for gonorrhea. can i get treated too?

Accepted Answer

Gonorrhea: You should absolutely be treated for Gonorrhea. See your regular Dr for an exam, culture and prescription for antibiotics or shot. The disease when caught early is easily treatable and recovery is within 1-2 weeks. Use a condom during the treatment period and until your Dr states that you are cured.

Question 6

if my partner recently got tested and have gonorrhea is there a way i can just go ahead and get treated?

Accepted Answer

: probably yes but I would want. to know if I was infected. Good Luck

Question 7

i tested positive for gonorrhea and i only had pain for a little over a week then was treated. can i still get pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Likely: From what you described, it is unlikely that the infection altered your fertility.

Question 8

how did i get an std? i recently found out and got treated for gonorrhea, my question is how did i get it. i have been with one partner in the last 3 years i have never cheated, and he says he did not cheat. he was tested twice, once when i got tested and

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, : Sometimes, after ruling out the usual suspects, we are left with an unsolved mystery. If you have been treated with a negative test of cure; and your contacts have been checked this is probably the best that can be hoped for.

Question 9

what are the differences between chlamydia and gonorrhea symptoms and how can you guess which one you have before you decide to get tested?

Accepted Answer

Not too many: The two conditions can be remarkably similar.  Gc usually presents with more pain and purulent discharge, but have seen the same thing with non-gonococcal urethritis, usually due to chlamydia.  Guessing is nowhere as good as being diagnosed and treated appropriately.  And would you believe you can have both simultaneously.

Question 10

i read that gonorrhea is no longer treatable with antibiotics. now what will people do if they get gonorrhea? does the body get rid of it eventually?

Accepted Answer

False information: Gonorrhea is still effective treated with antibiotics.  What you may be referring to is the fact that some oral antibiotics which use to be effective against gonorrhea, are meeting resistant strains.  The treatment of choice for gonorrhea is an antibiotic injection (ceftriaxone).  Other options are zithromax or doxycycline.

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If my partner recently got tested and have gonorrhea is there a way i can just go ahead and get treated?

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I tested positive for gonorrhea and i only had pain for a little over a week then was treated. can i still get pregnant?

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How did i get an std? i recently found out and got treated for gonorrhea, my question is how did i get it. i have been with one partner in the last 3 years i have never cheated, and he says he did not cheat. he was tested twice, once when i got tested and

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What are the differences between chlamydia and gonorrhea symptoms and how can you guess which one you have before you decide to get tested?

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I read that gonorrhea is no longer treatable with antibiotics. now what will people do if they get gonorrhea? does the body get rid of it eventually?

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