Treatment of the Gonorrhea
Published May 16, 2021
Early treatment of gonococcal infection is essential because:
- The highly contagious nature of this infection;
- The seriousness of complications, especially in women
What’s the treatment for gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is usually super uncomplicated to get rid of. Your nurse or doctor will prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection. Some strains of gonorrhea resist the antibiotics and are hard to treat, so your doctor may give you two medicines, in shot and pill form. Sometimes you only have to take one pill. Other gonorrhea pill treatments are carried for seven days. Your doctor will help you figure out which treatment is best for you. If you’re treated for gonorrhea, it’s really important for your sexual partners to get treated too. Otherwise, you can go back and forth, or to other people. Sometimes your doctor will give you medicine for both you and your partner.
What do I need to know if I get treated for gonorrhea?
If you’re getting treated for gonorrhea:- Take a look at your doctor’s way to get your symptoms back. The infection stays in your body until you finish the antibiotics.
- Your partner (s) should also get treated for gonorrhea, so you do not re-infect each other or anyone else.
- Do not have sex for seven days. If you only have one dose of medication, wait till a week after you take it to have sex. If you’re taking medicine for seven days, do not have sex until you’ve finished all of your pills.
- Get tested again in 3 months to make sure your infection is gone.
- Do not share your medicine with anyone. Your doctor can give you a separate dose of antibiotics for your partner. Make sure you both take care of the drug.
- If you still have symptoms after your treatment, call your doctor.
- Even if you finish your treatment and the gonorrhea is gone, it’s possible to get infected with gonorrhea again. Gonorrhea is not a one-time-only deal. So use condoms and get tested regularly.
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This page is for general informational purposes only and isn't a substitute for advice from a healthcare provider about a specific situation.