The following types of health checks a woman should necessarily take.

🏷️Pap and human papilloma virus (HPV) tests.

Women should begin having Pap tests at age 21, and the test should be repeated at least every three year. HPV co-testing with Pap should start at age 30 and you should be re-screened at least every five years.

🏷️Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) tests.

STDs are often symptomless. Sexual health screenings should begin as soon as you become sexually active, or sooner if possible: “Discussing STDs and pregnancy prevention with your provider is important, even if you are not sexually active. This can be done in very non-invasive fashion and testing can be done if needed.

🏷️Diabetes screening.

Diabetes screenings should begin at age 35 and should be repeated every three years if you have no risk factors for diabetes. Screening will be earlier or more frequent if you have risk factors such as family history, overweight or obesity, high blood pressure or a history of heart disease.

🏷️Mammogram.

The current recommendation is to get your first mammogram starting at age 40 for women with no family history, and to get screened annually after that. Earlier and more frequent mammograms may be recommended for women with a strong family history of breast cancer.

🏷️Cholesterol test.

Cholesterol screening should begin at age 45 for women with no risk factors and at 20 for those with risk factors. Risk factors include diabetes, heart or kidney disease and some other medical problems.

🏷️Bone density test.

The denser your bones, the less likely they are to break. If you have a thin build or other serious risk factors, begin getting tested at age 50.

🏷️Eye exam.

The recommended guidelines for adults are a baseline eye exam at age 18, then every two years until age 60, unless there is a problem such as diabetes. Beginning at age 61, you should get an annual eye exam.

Sources -

https://www.uhhospitals.org/blog/articles/2018/08/11-health-screening-tests-every-woman-should-hav

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