Gonorrhea symptoms

  • Gonorrhea is an STI caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria (also known as gonococcus or "the clap").
  • Unlike many other STIs, gonorrhea causes uncomfortable symptoms, mainly in men.
  • The bacteria can settle in the mucous membranes of the vagina, penis, anus, throat, cervix or eyes.
  • Gonorrhea is the second most common STI in the Netherlands.
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Not sure if you have gonorrhea symptoms?

Gonorrhea is a highly contagious STI. During unprotected sex, the chance of passing on the STI from partner to partner is especially high in men: from men to women it's 50-90% and from women to men it's 20-30%. So women are more likely to get infected. Often, symptoms of gonorrhea are ignored, But if the STI is not treated, it can lead to serious problems. So, when in doubt, always do a gonorrhea STI test. If your test is positive, the STI is easy to treat with antibiotics.

For women, it's common to have no noticeable gonorrhea symptoms. Have you had unprotected sex and your sexual partner may have gonorrhea? Then always do a test just to be sure.

Our “Do I have gonorrhea” page has information all about the STI gonorrhea.

Symptoms of gonorrhea in men

Men infected with gonorrhea often notice transparent or slimy fluid coming out of the penis (this is where the nickname "drip" comes from). In addition, there is also oftenpain when urinating, to thescrotum or to the prostate experienced. Other complaints include:

  • sore throat
  • itching or pain in your anus
  • pain in your joints (in some cases)
  • an eye infection

Symptoms of gonorrhea in women

Women don't always notice gonorrhea, but the symptoms women can get are not pleasant. For example, you may suffer from:

 

Be sure about your gonorrhea symptoms

As soon as you are in doubt about gonorrhea symptoms you notice or know that you have been in contact with someone infected with gonorrhea, we recommend that you take a test. At Soapoli-online, we make that as easy as possible for you. Order a gonorrhea self-test online. This will save you long queues at the GGD or at the doctor's office. If you order a test today, you can take it tomorrow in your familiar home environment.

How does an STI test work?

How does an online home STI test work?

1. Take the FREE STI test guide

Use our FREE STI Testing Guide, and get instant answers on which STI home test you need and the most reliable time to test.

2. Completely anonymous ordering and delivery

Soapoli-online delivers your STI home test discreetly. Order before 10.45 pm for delivery the next working day. Follow the clear instructions and to take the STI home test yourself..

3. Send your sample to our lab for FREE.

Send your sample to our ISO-certified laboratory free of charge. The reliability of home STI testing is the same as testing through the GP or GGD.

4. Get your results

The results of your home STI test will be visible within 1-3 working days in our results portal.

Why choose Soapoli-online?

With Soapoli-online, you always have clarity about your health, especially if you have doubts about an STI infection. Still doubting whether a gonorrhea test is the right one? Then do our free STI Testing Guide!  

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With more than 10 years of experience, we offer complete STI care. Our STI testing kits are available online and in as many as 500 pharmacies, for men and women. Every year, more than 50,000 people trust our STI test kits. Take control of your health and get an STI test if you are unsure if you are dealing with chlamydia symptoms. Our team of experienced STI nurses is ready to guide and support you in taking the right steps towards a healthier body.