

People who have been diagnosed and treated for chlamydia may get it again if they have sex with the same untreated partner or partners. The CDC also recommends that you have the test again 3 to 12 months after you finish treatment. This helps prevent them from spreading chlamydia to their babies. The CDC recommends testing during pregnancy for those who are ages 24 and younger or who engage in high-risk sexual behaviors. These men should be screened every year as well. Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men are also at risk since chlamydia can spread through oral and anal sex. Women older than 24 who have high-risk sexual behaviors also should be screened every year.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends screening every year for sexually active adolescents and women ages 24 and younger. The task force does not state how often to be screened. The USPSTF also recommends testing for women older than 24 with high-risk sexual behaviors. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends chlamydia testing for all sexually active women ages 24 and younger.
