Study: Majority of women would prefer at-home testing for chlamydia

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 15 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases reported each year in the U.S. However, the CDC also estimates that more than 19 million new infections occur each year, meaning too few people are being tested and treated for newly acquired STDs.

The most commonly sexually transmitted disease is chlamydia, which is characterized by a burning sensation during urination and significant pain during intercourse. As many as one in three people afflicted with the condition exhibit no real symptoms, making the spread of the disease even more likely.