Gonorrhoea Treatment Melbourne

Gonorrhoea treatment in Australia follows strict guidelines due to increasing antibiotic resistance worldwide. According to the Australian STI Management Guidelines, the recommended treatment is dual therapy — an an intramuscular antibiotic injection combined with an oral antibiotic as a single dose. This dual approach is essential because gonorrhoea has progressively developed resistance to multiple antibiotic classes over the past two decades. Gonorrhoea Treatment Melbourne is available by telehealth from our Specialist GP.

Your Specialist GP will arrange the most convenient way to receive the injection component. Some pharmacies can administer intramuscular injections, and your GP can identify the nearest option. Alternatively, the injection can be administered at a clinic, medical centre, or emergency department. The oral antibiotic is taken at the same time. Treatment is highly effective when the correct regimen is used, with high success rates for susceptible strains.

If gonorrhoea is detected by nucleic acid amplification testing, the guidelines recommend that a culture specimen also be collected before treatment begins. This culture is tested for antibiotic sensitivity to confirm that the prescribed treatment will be effective. If resistance is detected, your GP will adjust the treatment accordingly. This is why self-treatment or treatment without a doctor is not recommended for gonorrhoea.

A test of cure is strongly recommended two weeks after treatment. This repeat test confirms the infection has been cleared and is particularly important given the risk of antibiotic resistance. All sexual partners from the past two months should be notified and treated simultaneously. Untreated gonorrhoea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women, epididymitis in men, and can facilitate HIV transmission.

Reinfection is common if partners are not treated or if new exposures occur. Retesting at three months is recommended. If gonorrhoea recurs, your Specialist GP may request additional antibiotic sensitivity testing to guide retreatment. Prevention strategies including condom use and regular screening are essential for people at ongoing risk of gonorrhoea infection.

All treatment consultations at Clinic365 are conducted by Specialist GPs with extensive experience in sexual health medicine. During your telehealth consultation, your GP will review your test results, confirm the diagnosis, explain the treatment plan, and answer any questions you have. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy and can usually be collected the same day. Your GP will also discuss partner notification, safe sex practices during treatment, and when to resume sexual activity.

Follow-up care is an important part of treatment. Depending on the infection, your GP may recommend a test of clearance after completing treatment to confirm the infection has resolved, as well as a repeat screen at three months to check for reinfection. Both follow-up tests can be ordered through Clinic365 for $39 online. If symptoms persist or recur after treatment, your GP is available for reassessment by telehealth. Early detection and prompt treatment remain the most effective way to protect your sexual health and prevent complications.

Telehealth is particularly effective for sexual health consultations because most conditions can be accurately diagnosed from test results and a clinical history alone — a physical examination is rarely needed. This means you can receive the same quality of care from the comfort and privacy of your own home, without needing to take time off work or sit in a waiting room. All Clinic365 telehealth consultations are conducted by Specialist GPs with an interest in sexual health, ensuring you receive expert care regardless of where you are in Australia.