Why You Should Get Tested for STIs Annually—Even if You’re in a Monogamous Relationship
Wondering how often you should get tested for STIs? Learn why an OB/GYN says “annually"even if you’re in a monogamous relationship. But it should be, saysKerry-Ann Kelly, MD, MPH,a board-certified OB/GYN in California. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. Thats especially true for chlamydia, which is found most often through routine screenings. Its not uncommon for someone with an STI to have no symptoms at all. … Thats why universal testing is my recommendation....