The treatments guide
STI testing
Tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia and more, at a clinic or with a home kit.
Awaiting clinical review. Written carefully from the sources below, but not yet signed off by a qualified clinician. Please don't use it to make decisions about your health. How we review.
What the evidence says
Regular testing is how infections are found and treated early. How often depends on your life; three-monthly is common for people with multiple partners.
- Good for
- Anyone sexually active.
- Risks
- None worth mentioning.
- Insurance
- Often free at public clinics; usually covered by insurance.
- Typical cost
- $0–$250 depending on where and whatAn estimate, still being checked. Ask for the full price, and check your coverage, before you book.
Questions to ask
- Which tests, and from which sites (throat, rectum, urine)?
- How will I get results?
General education, not medical advice. Choose licensed providers, and talk to a doctor if you have a health condition, are pregnant or take medication. Medical disclaimer.
Sources
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