Retest scheduler
When's Your Next STD Test Due?
Testing once and forgetting isn't a plan. Tell us when you last tested and your situation, and we'll give you a next-due date on the CDC's schedule, plus a one-tap calendar reminder so it actually happens. It all runs in your browser.
STD retest scheduler
A general schedule from CDC screening guidance, not medical advice. If you've had a possible exposure or any symptoms, don't wait for a scheduled date; test now. Most STIs cause no symptoms, so feeling fine isn't proof you're clear.
The quick reference
How often to test, by situation
| Situation | How often |
|---|---|
| One mutual partner / lower risk | At least once a year |
| New or multiple partners | Every 3–6 months |
| Gay or bisexual men | Every 3–6 months |
| On PrEP | Every 3 months |
| Pregnant | First prenatal visit, and again in the third trimester for some infections |
Everyone 13–64 should get an HIV test at least once. A new partner, symptoms, or a known exposure means testing sooner, regardless of your last date.
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Where this comes from
The intervals follow the CDC's STI screening recommendations and treatment guidelines, and USPSTF screening grades. We don't reinterpret them.
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Data & references
- CDC: STI Screening Recommendationshttps://www.cdc.gov/sti/php/testing/screening-recommendations.html
- CDC: STI Treatment Guidelines 2021 (screening intervals)https://www.cdc.gov/sti/treatment-guidelines/index.html
- USPSTF: HIV, chlamydia & gonorrhea screeninghttps://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/topic_search_results?topic_status=P
EasySTD is an information and comparison directory, not a healthcare provider. This is general educational information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Screening intervals vary with your history and risk, confirm your own schedule with a clinician.
Good to Know
STD retesting: frequently asked questions
How often to test, why to retest with no symptoms, whether a new partner resets the clock, and what to include.
How often should I get tested for STDs?
It depends on your situation. The CDC's baseline is at least once a year for anyone sexually active (and an HIV test at least once for everyone 13–64). If you have new or multiple partners, are a sexually active gay or bisexual man, or are on PrEP, testing every 3 to 6 months is recommended, every 3 months is standard on PrEP. Pregnant people are tested at the first prenatal visit, with some infections rechecked in the third trimester.
I feel fine, do I still need to retest?
Yes. Most STIs cause no symptoms, so feeling healthy is not evidence you're clear, you can carry and pass on an infection while feeling completely fine. Screening on a schedule, not waiting for symptoms, is the only reliable way to know your status. That's the whole point of a retest cadence.
Does a new partner reset the clock?
Effectively, yes. A new partner is a good moment to test, ideally you and a new partner both test before stopping condoms. Even if you tested recently, a new exposure means testing again at the right window for each infection. Use the test-window tool to time a test after a specific encounter.
Which tests should the retest include?
That depends on your body and how you have sex: commonly chlamydia and gonorrhea (at the sites you use: genital, throat, rectum), HIV, and syphilis, plus hepatitis and trichomoniasis for some. Our 'which test do I need?' tool builds the right panel so you only test for what applies to you.
Is this a substitute for a provider's advice?
No. This gives a general schedule based on CDC screening guidance: it can't account for your full history, a specific exposure, or symptoms. If you've had a possible exposure or have symptoms, don't wait for a scheduled date; test now. Use this to stay on a routine, and see a clinician for anything specific.
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