With stigma accompanying the illness and slang terms such as 'the
clap' making the rounds, a gonorrhea diagnosis can be upsetting to receive.
Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria called Neisseria Gonorrhea that can be
transmitted through unprotected vaginal or anal sex, or the sharing of unwashed and unprotected sex
toys. It's important to diffuse misconceptions about how the illness can be
transmitted: It can not be caught from kissing and hugging, nor can it be
caught from toilet seats, swimming pools, or sharing cups and plates.
It can however be passed on from a pregnant woman to her child and
may cause permanent blindness in a baby if left untreated. So it is important
to seek Gonorrhea treatment before the birth.
(1,2)
It is possible to buy gonorrhoea treatment online from a
registered UK pharmacy without needing to visit a GP. However, before buying
treatment, it’s important to take a gonorrhoea test. Symptoms differ between
men and women and some people have no symptoms at all. In fact, half of women
and 10% of men have no symptoms. (1,2)
People who do have symptoms may experience pain when urinating, an
unusual discharge from the tip of the penis, and sometimes, pain in the
testicles. Women may experience pain when urinating, lower abdominal pain, an
unusual discharge, and, rarely, bleeding between periods. (1,2)
Treatment for Gonorrhea may be obtained online after taking an STI
test, which can also be purchased online and completed via self-sampling at
home. Results are available within two
days on average after sending in a test.. If a Gonorrhea diagnosis is confirmed,
a single dose of antibiotics can be bought. These antibiotics are called Cefixime and Azithromycin. The treatment can
also clear Chlamydia. (3,4)
Once treatment has begun it is essential not to engage in sexual
intercourse for seven days and to take another STI test two weeks after taking
the medication to ensure the bacteria has been succesfully treated. This is
especially important if symptoms have arisen in this time or there
was a further incident of unprotected sex. The best way to prevent contracting
gonorrhea is to use a condom and practise safe sex with a trusted sexual
partner. (1,2)
If a person decides to buy gonorrhoea treatment online, it’s worth
doing so from a registered UK pharmacy that is regulated by the General
Pharmaceutical Council. A discreetly packaged gonorrhoea cure can be delivered
the next working day, within a one-hour time slot. (1,2)
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