Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or healthcare professional the following questions about gonorrhea:

1. How can I tell if my symptoms are due to gonorrhea?
   
   
2. What tests will be used to diagnose my condition?
   
   
3. How can I tell if the infection has spread elsewhere on my body?
   
   
4. Do I have any other sexually transmitted disease?
   
   
5. What type of antibiotic will you prescribe for me?
   
   
6. How long will it take for the medication to work? What happens if the medication doesn’t work?
   
   
7. How long will I need to abstain from sexual relations?
   
   
8. Is there any way to tell if my sexual partner has gonorrhea?
   
   
9. Do I need to contact all of my sexual partners?
   
   
10. Is my case reported by name to any health officials?
    
    
11. Is my gonorrhea likely to return?
    
    
12. What will be done if the antibiotic does not work?
    
    
13. Will having gonorrhea affect my or my partner’s fertility?
    
    
14. How will I be treated if I’m pregnant?
    
    
15. What can be done to prevent spreading gonorrhea to my baby during delivery?