What are the Symptoms of Gonorrhoea?

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It's possible to have gonorrhoea and not have any symptoms. When Gonorrhoea symptoms do occur, men are more likely to notice them than women.  The symptoms depend on the site of the infection, as gonorrhoea can infect the cervix, urethra, rectum, anus and throat.

Men may experience:

• Nothing – many are silent
• a yellow or white discharge from the penis
• irritation and/or discharge from the anus
• inflammation of the testicles and prostate gland
• pain passing urine due to urethritis

Women may experience:

• Nothing – many are silent
• a change in vaginal discharge - it may increase in amount, change colour to yellow/green and have a strong smell
• irritation and/or discharge from the anus may also occur

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