Throat swab?

[Klaireybaby]

I gave a guy oral sex back in October 09.  I went to my local clinic and go swabs and blood tests taken.  All my results were negative, however i read somewhere that i should get a throat swab taken?  I contacted my GUM clinic and they said that is not part of their normal routine.  Should i be getting this thorat swab taken?

[Vance2335]

That only happens if vaginal gonorrhea is left untreated. oral does not cause those problems. And oral gonorrhea is uncommon so that is why it is not tested for.

[Klaireybaby]

I read somewhere though that it can cause heart problems, pelvic problems and infertility.  Its really scaring me actually! I dont understand why my local std centre doesnt test for that.

[Vance2335]

Well that is how oral gonorrhea would be diagnosed btu I see no real reason to have it done. Most of the time oral gonorrhea will cure it's self after a couple of months. And getting an oral STD is not all that common. So you can if you want, but don't see it as necessary.