STIs often have no symptoms, so you may not know you are infected. But the infection can cause serious health problems.
- Everyone ages 13 to 64 years should be tested at least once for HIV.
- All sexually active women younger than 25 years should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year.
- Women 25 years and older with risk factors should be tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia every year. Risk factors include having new partners, multiple partners, or a partner who has an STI.
- Everyone who is pregnant should be tested for syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C starting early in pregnancy. Repeat testing may be needed.
- Pregnant people at risk should also be tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea starting early in pregnancy. Repeat testing may be needed in some cases.
- Sexually active men who are gay or bisexual and men who have sex with men should be tested:
- For syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea at least once a year. Those with multiple or anonymous partners should be tested more frequently (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
- For HIV at least once a year and may benefit from more frequent HIV testing (e.g., every 3 to 6 months).
- For hepatitis C, at least once a year, if living with HIV.
- Anyone who shares injection drug equipment should get tested for HIV at least once a year.
- People who have had oral or anal sex should talk with their healthcare provider about throat and rectal testing options.
Talk to your healthcare provider .
Source: CDC