Tackling your long-term health through prevention is really the best prescription. Physicians have compiled a comprehensive list of health checks for women at every age and stage of life.
If you present with symptoms of recurrent infections, for example, pneumonia, skin abscesses or meningitis or you know, we get cold viruses or if you have unusual infections, then these are indications that there may be something more going on. When faced with chronic symptoms, further testing or referrals to a specialist is in order.
These are the five tests recommended:
Ages 18-39
Cervical cancer screening
PAP and HPV testing
Screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia
Screening for contraception or contraception counseling
Recommended immunizations
Ages 40-65
Breast cancer screening
Colorectal cancer screening
Glaucoma screening
Melanoma screening
Lung cancer screening
Osteoporosis screening
Over 65
Fall risk assessment and fall prevention
Hearing screening
Osteoporosis screening
Memory loss
Elder abuse/neglect
Adapted from: WPTV
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