What is Gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoea.
It is transmitted by oral, vaginal or anal sex. Gonorrhoea can infect the genitals, mouth and rectum.
According to the Ministry of Health, nearly a quarter of new reported gonorrhoea cases last year in Malaysia were among adolescents aged below 21 at 408 (22.4 per cent) of 1,819 total cases.
This number is expected to rise if preventive measures such as STD education is not put into place.
Going to a men’s health clinic in Malaysia to get tested for gonorrhoea or any other STD can be an embarrassing experience hence many people who may suspect they have an STI wait a certain period before going to the doctor to get tested.
If one is educated in the signs and symptoms of gonorrhoea, diagnosis and treatment will not be delayed. You can do a self-assessment of your symptoms to determine if you do have gonorrhoea. You may also use home testing kits as an alternative to diagnose this condition.
What are the common symptoms of Gonorrhoea?
Below are some of the symptoms to look out for. In men, common symptoms include:
- pain or burn when urinating
- a white, yellow or greenish discharge from the penis
- painful or swollen testes
Most women with gonorrhoea do not have symptoms or do not notice them. If they occur, they can include
- pain or burning when urinating
- vaginal discharge
- vaginal bleeding between periods or during sexual intercourse
How is Gonorrhoea spread and what can I do to prevent it?
Gonorrhoea is spread through sexual fluids including vaginal fluid and semen.
You can get gonorrhoea from vaginal intercourse, anal sex, oral sex and even sharing sex toys with an infected person.
To lower your risk of getting gonorrhoea:
- Use a condom if you have sex.
Not having sex and avoiding sexual activity is the surest way to prevent gonorrhoea. But if you choose to have sex, use a condom during any type of sexual contact, including anal sex, oral sex or vaginal sex.
- Limit your number of sex partners.
Being in a monogamous relationship in which neither partner has sex with anyone else can lower your risk.
- Be sure you and your partner are tested for sexually transmitted infections.
Before you have sex, get tested and share the results with each other.
- Don’t have sex with someone who appears to have a sexually transmitted infection.
If someone has symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection, such as burning during urination or a genital rash or sore, don’t have sex with that person.
- Consider regular gonorrhoea screening.
Annual screening is recommended for sexually active women younger than 25 and for older women at increased risk of infection. This includes women who have new sex partners, more than one sex partner, sex partners with other partners, or sex partners who have sexually transmitted infections.
Is Gonorrhoea a permanent STD?
Rest assured gonorrhoea is not a permanent STD. Treated with antibiotics, gonorrhoeal infections can be cured 95% to 99% of the time.
Gonorrhoea can cause various severe complications. For this reason, it is important to receive treatment for gonorrhoea symptoms in Malaysia as soon as possible.
For women, gonorrhoea can lead to:
- PID
- chronic pelvic pain
- infertility
- ectopic pregnancy
For men, gonorrhoea can lead to epididymitis, which can cause problems with fertility.
Where do I get treated for Gonorrhoea?
You can seek gonorrhoea treatment in Malaysia at a medical clinic.
Universal Clinic has specific treatment protocols in place for gonorrhoea testing and treatment.
For treatment, an intramuscular antibiotic is given with oral antibiotics as well. This is to ensure the infection is cured without the possibility of complications in the future.
Additional oral medication will also be given if there are any symptoms of painful urination.
As mentioned earlier, it’s imperative that gonorrhoea is treated early to prevent complications.
Universal Clinic is considered the go to medical clinic when it comes to treating gonorrhoea and other STD infections. Here’s why:
- Expert and experienced doctors that can diagnose and treat gonorrhoea on the same day.
- Offers Telehealth consultation if you are far away or too shy to visit the clinic.
- Swab kit for sample testing and medication can be sent to your doorstep.
Don’t wait any longer
If you are confused about whether you are at risk for STIs like gonorrhoea or unsure if you have symptoms of gonorrhoea, you need to get tested at a HIV clinic in Malaysia for gonorrhoea or get treatment in Malaysia as soon as possible.
Do not let your fear of a medical visit put your sexual health at risk. Our clinicians in Universal Clinic can put your mind at ease.
They will help figure out your symptoms, advise which sexual health tests is right for you, administer treatment that will cure you and make recommendations for safer sex. Click on this link to make an appointment with us now!
Dr Shalan Sugumaran
Dr Shalan Sugumaran is an expert in Men’s and Women’s health related issues and has amassed a wealth of experience over the years dealing with such issues.
Along the way, he also developed a keen interest in sexually transmitted diseases and has successfully managed complex cases including HIV related.
Dr Shalan believes that sexual health is important as it can give benefits in all aspect of one’s life and is highly motivated to provide holistic, compassionate and quality care for his clients.
Dr Shalan Sugumaran
Dr Shalan Sugumaran is an expert in Men’s and Women’s health related issues and has amassed a wealth of experience over the years dealing with such issues.
Along the way, he also developed a keen interest in sexually transmitted diseases and has successfully managed complex cases including HIV related.
Dr Shalan believes that sexual health is important as it can give benefits in all aspect of one’s life and is highly motivated to provide holistic, compassionate and quality care for his clients.
