What is gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can make you sick. Many people who are infected do not have symptoms of the disease but can still spread it. If gonorrhoea is not treated, it can cause severe problems like brain infections and infertility.
How could I get gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacteria passed by having sex without a condom during vaginal, anal or oral sex. You can have gonorrhoea even if you don’t have any symptoms. Gonorrhoea can also be passed from mum to bub during birth.
The people most at risk of getting gonorrhoea are:
- Men who have sex with other men
- Men and women who have unprotected sex.
Can I prevent getting gonorrhoea?
Using a condom correctly when having vaginal or anal sex reduces the risk of getting gonorrhoea and other STIs. If you’re getting treatment for gonorrhoea, it’s important not to have unprotected sex with others until the treatment is finished.
You cannot catch gonorrhoea by kissing, hugging or sharing baths, towels, cups and plates.
