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Do you suspect you have Gonorrhoea and need a test? Find out more about this STD here.

Gonorrhoea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, affecting people of all ages across the UK. Undiagnosed and untreated, it can cause serious complications and threaten your fertility – whether you are male or female. If you are concerned about Gonorrhoea, set your mind at rest by arranging a Gonorrhoea test.

London’s 15-25 year-olds are most at risk from Gonorrhoea, but it can affect people of all ages and all sexual orientations. Gonorrhoea can be passed by oral, vaginal or anal sex, which is why it’s important to use a condom at all times if you want to be properly protected.

Gonorrhoea test London – do you have any symptoms?

What makes you think you might have Gonorrhoea? Are you worried because you’ve had unprotected sex with a new partner, or are you exhibiting some symptoms? Remember that in 50% of female cases and over 30% of male cases, no symptoms are obvious at all. Here are the most common symptoms of Gonorrhoea:

• Painful urination
• Discharge, developing into a thick substance
• Painful discharge from the rectum, if disease is anal
• Sore throat if infection is from oral sex

Many of these symptoms could be mistaken for something else – but if you have experienced any of them after unprotected sex, you must arrange a Gonorrhoea test. London clinics such as Moorgate Medical see clients all the time who have had one or more of these symptoms, had Gonorrhoea diagnosed and been successfully treated with antibiotics. Once treated, the disease shouldn’t return unless you have unprotected sex with someone else who is carrying the STD.

Of course, it’s important that your partner is tested too – especially if you are diagnosed with Gonorrhoea. You may have caught it from them – and if you haven’t, you’ve probably passed it onto them. The only way to be sure is for both of you to be tested and, if necessary, treated.

The dangers of ignoring the Gonorrhoea test

London specialists at Moorgate believe that if you’re at all concerned about having STDs, including Gonorrhoea, you should get a test. If you leave the disease untreated, you could be risking inflammation of the sexual organs in both men and women and increases the risk of infertility or ectopic pregnancy in women. Make an appointment to take the test today so that you can avoid serious health problems in the future.

Moorgate Medical is based in the City of London, ideal for individuals and companies who want a professional medical practice on their doorstep. We are approved by the Healthcare Commission and offer a full range of general medical, sexual health, travel and dental services. Our state-of-the-art surroundings, experienced practitioners and competitive pricing makes us the perfect choice for those working and living in and around the City. Call us for an appointment on 0207 256 8668 or fill in our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.