Chlamydia Screening

For sexually active women who are not pregnant, screening is recommended in those under 25 and others at risk of infection.

Risk factors include a history of chlamydial or other sexually transmitted infection, new or multiple sexual partners, and inconsistent condom use.

For pregnant women, guidelines vary: screening women with age or other risk factors is recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) (which recommends screening women under 25) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (which recommends screening women aged 25 or younger).

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends screening all at risk, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend universal screening of pregnant women.

Through the programme chlamydia testing is available for free to men and women under 25 in a range of local venues including Contraceptive and Sexual Health Clinics, Community Pharmacy, General Practice and in some areas postal testing is available.

Further Reading

• What is Chlamydia?
• Chlamydia Symptoms
• Chlamydia Infection Pathophysiology
• Chlamydia Diagnosis
• Chlamydia Treatment

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