Private Gonorrhoea Testing in Newcastle

Gonorrhoea is a largely silent infection. Most people who carry it in Newcastle, as across the UK, have no symptoms, so testing is the only reliable way to get an accurate diagnosis.

In women, possible symptoms include an unusual vaginal discharge, burning when urinating, bleeding between periods or after sex, and lower pelvic pain. However, around half of women with gonorrhoea will experience none of these signs.

In men, symptoms are more common and may include penile discharge, burning when urinating and inflammation at the tip of the penis. Even so, some men carry the infection asymptomatically.

Gonorrhoea can also affect the throat and rectum depending on sexual practices. Throat infections are usually asymptomatic or cause only a mild sore throat. Rectal infections may cause discharge, discomfort or bleeding, or produce no symptoms at all.

If you have had unprotected sex, been notified by a partner or simply have not been tested recently, a private gonorrhoea test at our Newcastle clinic will give you a clear and accurate result quickly.

A positive gonorrhoea result does not mean a lengthy wait for treatment. Our Newcastle clinic can administer treatment on the same day as your diagnosis, in line with current UK clinical guidelines.

The recommended treatment for gonorrhoea is a single intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone. Older oral antibiotic treatments are no longer recommended because gonorrhoea has developed resistance. Our Newcastle doctors prescribe the correct, current treatment to ensure the best possible clinical outcome.

A test of cure approximately two weeks after treatment is essential and is arranged at your Newcastle clinic as standard. This confirms the infection has cleared and guards against antibiotic-resistant strains surviving treatment.

Partner notification is necessary, and our Newcastle doctors will advise you on how to handle this sensitively. Recent contacts need testing and treatment to prevent reinfection.