Does Gonorrhea take 6+ mons to show up?

[chica209]

I had unprotected sex in May, then I took a break from intercourse until August of the same year. In August, I had  intercourse one time (which was protected). Now it is the end of Feb the following year and I just tested positive for Gonorrhea. I have had several std testings, one in May, Sept, Nov and Dec. All these test were negative for Gonorrhea. Can Gonorrhea take up to 6 months to test positive? Could this be a false positive? My physician tells me it's not the standard of care to have the test repeated but I truely am uncertain. I also have not had any significant signs of any presence of an STD but I realize this is not accurate evidence. I am considering a second opinion but this may take a while to get an appointment and results and I am concerned that treatment is urgent since 6 months have already past.

P.S. I have repeated the test at the same office, therefore I assume they used the same testing methods (i.g. culture swab or urine).  

[2terrified]

If you haven't had symptoms, and you have tested negative 3 times previously, I still think your instincts about a false positive is right.  It is your choice whether or not to take treatment.  You have already tested again, so your results would not be affected.

[chica209]

I actually haven't had intercourse at all since august. It was unprotected one time only (the incident in may) but now 4 test later and 6 months after any sexual contact I have tested positive for the std.  

[2terrified]

Gonorrhea can be difficult to detect in women.  At least that is what the NP at my local health department told me the last time I went.  But not after 4 tests.  There is the slight possibility of a false positive but that does not happen often.  Most likely, this is a more recent infection.  Especially if you are having unprotected sex and within the last 1-4 weeks.