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

1. How can I tell if my symptoms are due to gonorrhea?
   
   
2. What tests will be used to diagnose the condition?
   
   
3. How can I tell if the infection has spread elsewhere in my body?
   
   
4. What type of antibiotic will you prescribe for me?
   
   
5. How long will it take for the medication to work?
   
   
6. How long will I need to abstain from sexual relations?
   
   
7. Is there any way for me to tell if my sexual partner has gonorrhea?
   
   
8. Do I need to contact all of my sexual partners?
   
   
9. What will be done if the antibiotic does not work?
   
   
10. Will having gonorrhea affect my or my partner’s fertility?
    
    
11. How will I be treated if I am pregnant?