Is it possible to go through an STI/HIV test during menstruation? I'm aware that the test for chlamydia/gonorrhea requires a urine/swab test. I've read multiple articles that tells me differently. Pls help! Thank you very much!

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Is it possible to go through an STI/HIV test during menstruation? I’m aware that the test for chlamydia/gonorrhea requires a urine/swab test. I’ve read multiple articles that tells me differently. Pls help! Thank you very much!

Yes, you can still go for STI testing during menstruation.

HIV and syphilis testing is from a blood sample and would not be affected at all.

For STI like gonorrhea and chlamydia they can check for them with a pee test or a swab from the vagina. Even doing a swab test for these STI while you’re having your period is no problem. Some tests can be affected like a PAP test when your having your period but standard STI/HIV tests are no problem.

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This answer was posted on August 16, 2016.

This answer was updated on February 7, 2022.