Symptoms
The standard advice by STD experts is to avoid sex for a week after treatment for gonorrhea. But this really is most important with respect to other partners; for two people who both were infected, and with no new partners, it really isn't a big deal.
Causes
You should wait seven days after taking the antibiotics before having sex. If you have had symptoms, you should wait seven days after them clearing up before having sex. Your sexual partner or partners may need to have treatment as well.
Prevention
It is becoming harder to treat some gonorrhea, as drug-resistant strains of gonorrhea are increasing. If your symptoms continue for more than a few days after receiving treatment, you should return to a health care provider to be checked again. I was treated for gonorrhea. When can I have sex again?
Complications
The standard advice by STD experts is to avoid sex for a week after treatment for gonorrhea. But this really is most important with respect to other partners; for two people who both were infected, and with no new partners, it really isn't a big deal. You don't need retesting. Good luck-- HHH, MD.
Is it safe to have sex after Gonorrhea treatment?
How long after taking antibiotics can I have sex?
When to return to the doctor for Gonorrhea treatment?
Do I need to retest for gonorrhea?
What happens if you don't wait 7 days after treatment for gonorrhea?
It takes 7 days for the medicine to work in your body and cure gonorrhea. If you have sex without a condom during the 7 days after taking the medicine, you could still pass the infection to your sex partners, even if you have no symptoms.
Can I have sex a week after gonorrhea treatment?
Your partner(s) also must get treated for gonorrhea so you don't re-infect each other or anyone else. If you only have 1 dose of medicine, wait until a week after you take it to have sex. If you're taking medicine for 7 days, don't have sex until you've finished all of your pills.
How do I know if my gonorrhea is cured?
A test-of-cure – follow-up testing to be sure the infection was treated successfully – is not needed for genital and rectal infections; however, if a person's symptoms continue for more than a few days after receiving treatment, he or she should return to a health care provider to be reevaluated.
How long does it take gonorrhea to go away after the shot?
If you have any symptoms of gonorrhoea, these will usually improve within a few days, although it may take up to 2 weeks for any pain in your pelvis or testicles to disappear completely. Bleeding between periods or heavy periods should improve by the time of your next period.
How Can I Reduce My Risk of Getting Gonorrhea?
The only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex.If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chan...
Am I at Risk For Gonorrhea?
Any sexually active person can get gonorrhea through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex.If you are sexually active, have an honest and open tal...
I’M pregnant. How Does Gonorrhea Affect My Baby?
If you are pregnant(https://www.cdc.gov/std/pregnancy/stdfact-pregnancy.htm) and have gonorrhea, you can give the infection to your baby during del...
How Do I Know If I Have Gonorrhea?
Some men with gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all. However, men who do have symptoms, may have: 1. A burning sensation when urinating; 2. A white...
How Will My Doctor Know If I Have Gonorrhea?
Most of the time, urine can be used to test for gonorrhea. However, if you have had oral and/or anal sex, swabs may be used to collect samples from...
I was Treated For Gonorrhea. When Can I Have Sex Again?
You should wait seven days after finishing all medications before having sex. To avoid getting infected with gonorrhea again or spreading gonorrhea...
What Happens If I Don’T Get Treated?
Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems in both women and men.In women, untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammato...
Where Can I Get More Information?
STD information and referrals to STD ClinicsCDC-INFO1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)TTY: 1-888-232-6348In English, en Español
Why is it important to talk to your doctor about gonorrhea?
If you are pregnant, it is important that you talk to your health care provider so that you get the correct examination, testing, and treatment, as necessary. Treating gonorrhea as soon as possible will make health complications for your baby less likely.
What is gonorrhea in women?
What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is a very common infection, especially among young people ages 15-24 years.
How to avoid STDs?
The only way to avoid STDs is to not have vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you are sexually active, you can do the following things to lower your chances of getting gonorrhea: Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has been tested and has negative STD test results;
What are the symptoms of a STD?
You should be examined by your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms or if your partner has an STD or symptoms of an STD, such as an unusual sore, a smelly discharge, burning when urinating, or bleeding between periods.
Can you get gonorrhea from sex?
Any sexually active person can get gonorrhea through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. If you are sexually active, have an honest and open talk with your health care provider and ask whether you should be tested for gonorrhea or other STDs.
Can you take medication for gonorrhea?
It is important that you take all of the medication your doctor prescribes to cure your infection. Medication for gonorrhea should not be shared with anyone. Although medication will stop the infection, it will not undo any permanent damage caused by the disease.
Can you use a urine swab for gonorrhea?
Most of the time, urine can be used to test for gonorrhea. However, if you have had oral and/or anal sex, swabs may be used to collect samples from your throat and/or rectum. In some cases, a swab may be used to collect a sample from a man’s urethra (urine canal) or a woman’s cervix (opening to the womb).
How long after gonorrhea treatment can you have sex?
After treatment, wait seven days before you have sex again to avoid spreading the infection to your sexual partner or partners. If you test positive for gonorrhea, doctors often prescribe antibiotics for any sexual partners you have without examining them.
How long does it take for gonorrhea to show up?
What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea symptoms show up in males in two to 30 days from the date of exposure. Gonorrhea — also called " the clap " — is a very common sexually transmitted disease ( STD ). There are over one million new infections in the US each year.
What is the best treatment for gonorrhea?
Treatments for gonorrhea. The usual treatment for gonorrhea is one injection of the antibiotic ceftriaxone, plus an oral dose of the antibiotic azithromycin. However, some people get an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea.
How long does it take for a sore throat to appear?
If you do have symptoms, they may appear anywhere from two to 30 days from the date of exposure, regardless of your sex. You can also get gonorrhea in your throat from having unprotected oral sex. Most people with gonorrhea of the throat have no symptoms. If you do, it may just feel like a normal sore throat that lasts for a long time.
Can you have gonorrhea without knowing?
Because many people with gonorrhea have no symptoms, it is easy to spread the bacteria to a sexual partner without knowing it. Talking about STDs with a partner before you have sex, knowing the facts about STDs, and understanding how STDs spread are helpful in determining the likelihood that someone may have gonorrhea.
Can gonorrhea cause pain in the throat?
Bleeding. Itchiness. Pain when going to the bathroom. Soreness. You can also get gonorrhea in your throat from having unprotected oral sex. Most people with gonorrhea of the throat have no symptoms.
Can you share gonorrhea medication?
Keep in mind that you should not share your personal, prescribed gonorrhea medication with anyone. Doctors recommend that you inform sexual partners from the previous two months about your gonorrhea diagnosis. You should do this even if your doctor does not recommend expedited partner therapy.
How long after taking antibiotics can you have sex?
You should wait seven days after taking the antibiotics before having sex. If you have had symptoms, you should wait seven days after them clearing up before having sex. Your sexual partner or partners may need to have treatment as well. If you have sex before seven days, there is a risk that you could spread gonorrhea to your partner or partners.
How long does it take for gonorrhea to go away?
Pelvic pain and pain in the testicles should start to improve quickly but may take up to two weeks to go away.
What is the best medicine for gonorrhea?
To treat gonorrhea, you need antibiotics. The usual treatment involves a combination of an antibiotic that is taken as an injection (called Ceftriaxone) and another antibiotic that is taken as a tablet (called Azithromycin). You only need a single dose of each drug.
How long does it take to get relief from gonorrhea?
Once on antibiotics, you should feel relief within days. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of gonorrhea is a growing challenge. These cases may require more extensive treatment, with a seven-day course of an oral antibiotic or dual therapy with two different antibiotics, usually for a total of seven days of therapy.
What is the most common cause of gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is an infection caused by a sexually transmitted bacterium that can infect both males and females. Gonorrhea most often affects the urethra, rectum or throat. In females, gonorrhea can also infect the cervix. Gonorrhea is most commonly spread during sex. But babies can be infected during childbirth if their mothers are infected.
How long does it take for a symtom to disappear?
After treatment you should see your symptoms slowly start to improve, if you experienced any. Symptoms normally disappear within a week of treatment, if you are still experiencing symptoms than you should consult the clinic where you received treatment for further advice.
Can gonorrhea be transmitted by a condom?
In babies, gonorrhea most commonly affects the eyes. The trick is that you may not even know that you're infected. Abstaining from sex, using a condom if you do have sex and being in a mutually monogamous relationship are the best ways to prevent sexually transmitted infections.
When to make an appointment for gonorrhea?
Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice any troubling signs or symptoms, such as a burning sensation when you urinate or a plus-like discharge from your penis, vagina or rectum. Also make an appointment with your doctor if your partner has been diagnosed with gonorrhea.
Can you infect your partner if you have gonorrhea?
But without treatment, you can infect your partner even after he or she has been treated for gonorrhea.
Can you take over the counter medication for gonorrhea?
There are no at-home remedies or over-the-counter medications that will treat an infection with gonorrhea. If you suspect that you have gonorrhea, you should seek care from a healthcare professional.
How long after antibiotics can you have sex?
If you're in a monogamous relationship and your partner is STI-free, you can go back to having oral, anal, and vaginal sex sans protection a week after your antibiotic course has finished, Dr. Rizza says.
What are the two options for STI?
When you're being treated for an STI, you generally have two options, says Rizza: Abstain from sex entirely or use barrier protection. Which is best depends on the STI you're treating.
Can you have sex with condoms?
If you have chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, or syphilis and are being treated for it, assuming you don’t have any exposed lesions (read: open sores) —which could infect a partner —it’s safe to have sex with a condom, says Dr. Rizza.
