What do you treat gonorrhea with?

Gonorrhea, or as the cool kids call it, “the clap”, is a bacterial infection that can affect both men and women. It’s mainly transmitted through sexual contact (we’re not talking about handshakes here) and can cause all kinds of problems if left untreated. Thankfully, there are various treatments available to kick gonorrhea to the curb once and for all! So grab some popcorn (or maybe don’t because this topic isn’t exactly cinematic) and let’s explore what we treat gonorrhea with.

First things first: Symptoms

Before diving into treatment options, let’s have a quick chat about the symptoms of gonorrhea. Because honestly, how do you know whether you’ve got it or just some weird rash?

Common Symptoms

  • Painful urination
  • Unusual discharge from your downtown area
  • Pain during sex
  • Bleeding between periods
  • Swelling in your genital region

Keep in mind that these symptoms aren’t exclusive to gonorrhoea, so if you experience any of these yourself – go see a gynecologist or other reproductive health specialist/professional.

Diagnosis Time!

It may seem obvious but before figuring out how to cure something – ya gotta figure out if you actually have it! There are different ways people get diagnosed with an STD/STI like clapping fever.

The Tests

The type of tests generally used to diagnose gonorrhoea include:

  1. Urine sample analysis 
  2. Vaginal swab test 
  3. Throat swab test 
  4. Rectal swabs for those who had anal intercourse

## Who needs Treatment?

So now that I’ve scared everyone into getting tested every three months; who should receive treatment following their diagnosis?

Anyone testing positive for Gonorrhoea should receive antibiotics, regardless of whether they have symptoms or not.

Antibiotics: The Secret Weapon

The most common form of treatment for gonorrhoea is with good old-fashioned antibiotics. The only problem is – like everything fun in life – resistance to certain types has developed over time which can interfere with the original plans!

Time To Get Medical!

To be on the safe side; your doctor will prescribe you one of two antibiotic treatments:

  1. An injection and pills
  2. Single shot (injection)

Not all at once though… sheesh

Antibiotic Side Effects:

Nope, there are no ‘side-effects-free’ drugs when it comes to fighting any type of bacteria infection/illness.

Some need-to-know nasty side effects include but are certainly not limited to:
– Nausea
– Vomiting
– Diarrhea (more than usual)
– Belly pain/cramping 
– Rash itching hives after you’ve started taking medications

Yep, sign me up now please…

NATURAL / HOME REMEDIES TO CURE GONORRHEA?

Natural remedies show up quite often within communities. And I’d hate for this question to go unanswered;

Can I use natural remedies instead?

Sorry folks out there – NOPE! There’s hardly any evidence available as yet that supports home / natural methods for curing Gonorrhea.

## Recap Time!
Let’s summarize what we’ve learned here today:
1. Symptoms may vary so if you’re worried about an STD/STI then always seek professional medical attention before deciding on a plan.
2. You’ll likely face some less-than-fun side effects during Gonorrhea treatment.
3. Natural remedies aren’t a substitute for medication however these could also assist/help get rid off your discomfort such as sitting down using warm water relief.
4. After proper testing/testing results and a doctor’s prescription you’ll mostly start antibiotics for Gonorrhea treatment.

Now grab your bestie and dance in celebration, because y’all officially know how to kick gonorrhea’s booty… with a little help from modern medicine, that is.

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