People who are indulged in unprotected sex should consider taking STD tests after regular intervals. Most of the STDs are symptomless and get transmitted to the other partner unknowingly. As per the data, every year 20 million new cases of sexually transmitted diseases are registered.

If you have multiple sex partners, perform unprotected sex and indulge in sex with strangers the chances of getting STDs rises. The risk of getting exposed to viruses and bacteria is always high in such cases. This is when the question arises as for when you should examine yourself against STDs.

Therefore here we have come up with the detail know how of the incubation period of STDs. It will help you learn the how long the STD will show up in your system as well as on the examination. Pondering on it- you will get the idea as for when to take the test to get the correct result.

The incubation period is also called as window period when we talk about sexually transmitted diseases. This window period varies depending upon the type of STD. Also, it relies on the system of the person who has got the infection.

Every bacteria and virus take their own pace of time to multiply enough to show up in the examination sample.  Therefore here we have provided a complete insight into the incubation period of some of the most frequently occurring STDs. Moreover, we have also provided the information on whether you should go for retesting or not if found positive against any STD.

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Time to take the test- Anytime between 24 hours - 5 days. If you came out positive, it is advised to take a retest after two weeks of treatment to make sure that you have won over the causal bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.

Time to take the test- Anytime between 2-6 days. In case of positive result, consider taking the treatment and retest to make sure you are clear of the bacteria causing this disease.

Time to take the test- Anytime between 3-6 weeks. It is advised to get retested after three months of taking the treatment. It will ensure that Treponema pallidum bacteria is completely eradicated from your system.

Time to take the test- Anytime between 2-7 weeks. The average incubation period of the virus causing this disease is 28 days. Since the virus causes HAV, it remains in your system throughout life. Therefore, once treated, retesting is not essential.

Time to take the test- Within six weeks. However HBV gets detected just after three weeks of exposure as well but to get more accuracy, taking the test in around six weeks of exposure is recommended. HBV is caused by the virus and remains in the system forever therefore retesting is not essential.

Time to take the test- Anytime between 8-9 weeks. It is advised to retake the test after three months of treatment to confirm your initial negative result.

Time to take the test- Anytime between 4-6 weeks. In case you tested negative instead of having unprotected oral sex, make sure you retest frequently. If you have doubt coming in contact with Herpes 1 fluids like saliva or semen- keep on taking the rest in regular intervals.

Time to take the test- Anytime between 4-6 weeks. Retest after three months of exposure to the virus to confirm the initial negative result.

Time to take the test- Between 1-3 months. It is not essential to take a retest for the virus if you tested negative. Being a virus once entered it lives in your system throughout. However, if you get the positive test, immediate treatment is essential.

Time to take the test- Anytime between 9-11 days. Retesting is not essential as the virus lives in the system for life once entered.

Generally, sexually transmitted diseases remain symptomless. Therefore if you ever suspect coming in exposure to any one of them take the test immediately. Taking control of sexual health is extremely important. It saves not only you but also those who come in contact with you sexually or physically. Moreover, prevention is always better than cure.