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Gonorrhoea



FAQs


Can my partner(s) tell if I have gonorrhoea?
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They may be able to tell if you have symptoms of the infection but not if you don’t. However, you should tell your partner(s) if you have gonorrhoea as they will need testing and may need treatment. They may also be the source of the infection but be unaware.


Does gonorrhoea affect your fertility?
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Recurrent gonorrhoea or untreated gonorrhoea could affect your fertility. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of the infection is likely to minimise this risk.


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