Gonorrhea Testing In Westmont, IL

Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection. It spreads through vaginal, anal or oral sex without a condom with someone who has the infection. A pregnant person can also pass it to a baby during childbirth. MedlinePlus notes that it is most common in young adults.

Possible symptoms

• Pain or burning when you urinate
• White, yellow or green discharge from the penis
• More vaginal discharge than usual
• Vaginal bleeding between periods
• Painful or swollen testicles

Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms, and symptoms that do appear can be mild. Without treatment, gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease. That can scar the fallopian tubes and lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancy or long-term pelvic pain. In rare cases the infection spreads to the blood or joints, which can be life-threatening.

Your visit starts with a private conversation about symptoms, recent partners and the kinds of sex you have had. This tells the provider which samples to collect. Lab testing is available, and the sample is usually urine, or a swab when the throat or rectum may be involved.

You can also ask about testing for chlamydia, HIV and other STIs in the same visit. The CDC recommends HIV testing for anyone who is being checked for an STI.

If your test is positive, the provider will talk with you about treatment. The CDC advises that partners also be treated, that you avoid sex until treatment is finished and symptoms are gone, and that you retest about three months after treatment. MedlinePlus notes that drug-resistant strains are increasing, which is one reason follow-up matters.

Who the CDC says should be screened

• All sexually active women under 25, every year
• Women 25 and older at higher risk, such as those with a new partner, more than one partner, or a partner with an STI
• Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, at least once a year

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have severe belly or pelvic pain, a high fever with shaking chills, fainting, or pain or bleeding during pregnancy. A hot, swollen, painful joint with fever also needs prompt care, because gonorrhea can rarely spread to the joints and blood.

Always call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke (face drooping, arm weakness, trouble speaking) or severe bleeding.

Patients who come in for gonorrhea testing often ask about these services too:

• STD testing
• Chlamydia testing
• HIV testing
• Herpes testing
• Hepatitis testing

Patients come to us for confidential STI testing from nearby towns, including:

• Clarendon Hills, IL: about 1 mile east of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Downers Grove, IL: about 1.8 miles west of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Hinsdale, IL: about 2.4 miles east of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Willowbrook, IL: about 2.7 miles southeast of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)
• Darien, IL: about 3.1 miles south of our Cass Ave clinic (straight-line)

Live closer to home? See our urgent care page for Westmont, IL.

Walk-ins are welcome at both of our locations: the main clinic at 29 N Cass Ave, Ste A, Westmont, IL 60559, and our second location inside Jewel-Osco at 4 E Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559. Both are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Call (630) 324-6825, or check in online before you arrive.

We accept most major plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO), BCBS Advocate Good Samaritan (HMO), Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Meridian and CountyCare. Coverage varies, so please call to confirm your plan. Read more on our cost and insurance page.

No insurance? Self-pay patients get flat, upfront pricing, with a general visit from $125. Ask about the price of any tests before they are done. See self-pay urgent care pricing.

Do I need an appointment for gonorrhea testing?

No. Walk-ins are welcome at both locations during open hours. You can also check in online for your STI test before you leave home.

Can I have gonorrhea without symptoms?

Yes. The CDC notes that most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms, and men may not notice any either. That is why regular screening is advised for people at higher risk.

Should my partner be tested too?

Yes. The CDC advises that partners be tested and treated, and that you avoid sex until both of you have finished treatment and symptoms are gone. This lowers the chance of passing the infection back and forth.

When should I be retested?

The CDC recommends retesting about three months after treatment, even if your partner was treated too.