Who should get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
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Dr. Angela Lowery answered:Anyone having unprotected sex with multiple partners should get tested for sexually transmitted infections. Persons who are not in long term monogamous relationships should also be tested for STIs. If you are sexually active and there is uncertainty, you should be tested for STIs.Anyone having unprotected sex with multiple partners should get tested for sexually transmitted infections. Persons who are not in long term monogamous relationships should also be tested for STIs. If you are sexually active and there is... More -
Riverside Women's Health answered:If you are sexually active, talk to your doctor about STI screening. Which tests you might need and how often depend mainly on your sexual history and your partner's. Talking to your doctor about your sex life might seem too personal to share. But being open and honest is the only way your doctor can help take care of you. Also, don't assume you don't need to be tested for STIs if you have sex only with women. Talk to your doctor to find out what tests make sense for you.
This answer is based on source information from The National Women's Health Information Center.
If you are sexually active, talk to your doctor about STI screening. Which tests you might need and how often depend mainly on your sexual history and your partner's. Talking to your doctor about your sex life might seem too personal to share. But... More -
Dr. Bonnie Lynn Wright of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Everyone who is sexually active should get tested.
Regular testing should be done every 6 months if you are sexually active with more than one partners whether you use protection or not.
If you are in a monogamous relationship and have been tested at the start of your relationship, you don't have to be concerned about periodic testing.
Women in the age range for getting regular Paps done 21 to 69 are probably swabbed for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea as part of the Pap procedure. Ask your physician.
Everyone who is sexually active should get tested. Regular testing should be done every 6 months if you are sexually active with more than one partners whether you use protection or not. If you are in a monogamous relationship and have been... More
