STI Prevention for Women and People Who Are or Can Become Pregnant
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and most STIs donāt have symptoms. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested.
Take care of yourself and your sexual partners by making STI testing a routine part of your health care, especially if you are considering becoming pregnant or are currently pregnant. Certain STIs, including
syphilis and
HIV, can be passed from pregnant person to baby during pregnancy or delivery. Other STIs, like
chlamydia and
gonorrheaā can be passed from pregnant person to baby during delivery. ā