What Are the Symptoms of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia?
Here are the main differences between gonorrhea and chlamydia, specifically their symptoms.Symptoms of Gonorrhea:
- Burning pain with urination
- White, yellow, or greenish penile discharge
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Bleeding between periods
- Anal itching, soreness, or painful bowel movements
- Rectal bleeding
- Tender testicles
- Lower abdominal pain
Symptoms of Chlamydia:
- Painful urination
- Painful sex
- Lower abdominal pain
- Yellowish vaginal discharge with odor
- Bleeding between periods
- Watery or whitish penile discharge
- Swollen or tender testicles
How Are Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Tested?
Although blood and swab tests are available, urine tests are usually preferred for detecting both diseases due to their ease. Generally, these two tests are combined into one lab order, and patients provide a urine sample in a specimen cup. Labs can detect Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacteria causing gonorrhea, in two ways:- Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT): Finds molecules unique to the bacterial species within a few days.
- Bacterial Culture: Grows a bacterial culture to identify N. gonorrhoeae.
How Can I Get Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea?
Getting timely appointments with doctors can be challenging. Here are some options:- Public Health Clinic: Visit your local public health clinic for an appointment or walk-in service.
- QuickMD: Order your own chlamydia/gonorrhea test through QuickMD without a doctor’s appointment. The specimen can be collected at any LabCorp location, and a QuickMD physician will contact you with the results.
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