Women’s health check-ups play a vital role in preventive healthcare, empowering women to prioritize their health and make informed decisions about their health. Generally, many of us take a reactionary approach to our health, especially when struggling to balance all the demands in our lives. Women are usually pulled in many directions between the kids, work, marriage, parents and community activities, caring for themselves and their health becomes an afterthought.
The following are some Important Checklist for Women’s Health Check Up, may these tests help to keep every women health on track
Breast Cancer: Have a mammogram every 1 to 2 years.
Cervical Cancer: Have a Pap smear every year.
Colorectal Cancer: Have a test for colorectal cancer. Your doctor can help you decide which test is right for you.
Depression: You our emotional health is as important as your physical health. Talk to your PCP about being screened for depression especially if during the last 2 weeks:
- You have felt down, sad, or hopeless.
- You have felt little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Diabetes: Have a blood test for diabetes if you have high blood pressure.
High Blood Pressure: Starting at age 18, have your blood pressure checked at least every 2 years. High blood pressure is 140/90 or higher.
High Cholesterol: Have your cholesterol checked regularly.
Obesity: Have your body mass index (BMI) calculated to screen for obesity. (BMI is a measure of body fat based on height and weight.) Have a bone density test at age 65 to screen for osteoporosis. If you are younger than 65, talk to your doctor about whether you should be tested. You may need to have this test again after 2 or more years.
Sexually Transmitted Infections (SIT). You should be tested annually for sexually transmitted infections
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