How long does it take to cure gonorrhea after the shot?
How long does it take for gonorrhea to clear up? Symptoms can clear up within 1-2 days of taking antibiotics; however, it may take up to two weeks for any pain in your pelvis of testicles to dissipate. It is recommended you are retested one week after taking antibiotics to confirm you are clear of the infection.
Can I have sex a week after gonorrhea treatment?
It's important to do this because gonorrhea may not cause any symptoms. Women especially may not have symptoms and won't know to get tested and treated. Wait a week after you finish your medication before resuming your sex life.
What happens if you don't wait 7 days after treatment for gonorrhea?
If you're taking medicine for 7 days, don't have sex until you've finished all of your pills. And get tested again in 3 months to make sure the STD is gone.
How do you know when gonorrhea is clearing up?
Discharge or pain when you urinate should improve within 2-3 days. Discharge and discomfort in the rectum should improve within 2-3 days. Bleeding between periods or heavier periods that have been caused by gonorrhea should have improved by your next period.
Can you pass gonorrhea after treatment?
A person can spread gonorrhea to others from the time they become infected (by having unprotected sex with an infected partner) until they are treated. A person can spread gonorrhea to others even if they do not have symptoms. If you are taking medicine, do not have sex for 7 days after your treatment is over.
Can you give someone gonorrhea by kissing?
Gonorrhea isn't spread through casual contact, so you CAN'T get it from sharing food or drinks, kissing, hugging, holding hands, coughing, sneezing, or sitting on toilet seats. Many people with gonorrhea don't have any symptoms, but they can still spread the infection to others.
Do condoms prevent gonorrhea?
Once your health care provider says it's OK to have sex again, help protect yourself from STDs by: Using condoms for oral, anal or vaginal sex. Condoms, when used consistently and correctly, can reduce the risk of transmission of gonorrhea and chlamydia. Use a condom or latex barrier for oral sex on a vagina or anus.