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flag Chlamydia and gonorrhoea rates in Australia have surged 46% in a decade, with at-home tests now available to improve early detection.

flag STI rates in Australia have risen 46% over the past decade, with chlamydia and gonorrhoea cases surging, especially among young people and women. flag In 2023, nearly 110,000 chlamydia and over 40,000 gonorrhoea cases were reported, though experts believe actual numbers are higher due to asymptomatic infections and low testing—only 16% of Australians aged 16 to 49 have ever been tested. flag Stigma, shame, and discomfort discussing sexual health, particularly among women, hinder testing despite STIs being common, treatable bacterial infections. flag An at-home self-test developed by Touch Biotechnology allows women to screen for chlamydia and gonorrhoea using a vaginal swab with results in 15 minutes. flag Health professionals urge annual testing or more frequent testing after new partners to catch infections early, as untreated STIs can lead to serious complications like infertility.

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