Question

A 29-year-old sexually active woman attends a walk-in clinic for a prescription refill and has no symptoms or specific concerns. She has had several male partners in the last year and uses condoms inconsistently. According to Canadian screening recommendations, what is the most appropriate approach to chlamydia and gonorrhoea screening in this visit?

Accepted Answer

Offer opportunistic screening for chlamydia and gonorrhoea using urine or vaginal nucleic acid amplification testing

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Do not screen because she is older than 25 years

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Screen only if she discloses symptoms such as discharge or pelvic pain

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Order annual cervical cytology instead of specific STI tests

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Screen only if she is pregnant

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