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6 Health Screenings All Women Should Have
You could have endless chores on your list. These could be meetings, childcare, shopping, cooking, cleaning, and more. It's quite possible to feel overwhelmed, and put your own needs aside as a result. This International Women's Health Day, put yourself on the top of the list and schedule these six most important health tests.
A health test taken at the right time helps you to keep ailments at bay, avoid advanced symptoms and understand your body better. Here are a few important health checks you should take once a year.
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| Test | Age | Frequency | Pre-Test Care | Post-Test Care |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pap Smear & HPV | Above 25 | Once in 3-5 years until 65 years age | Non menstruating, Avoid sexual intercourse or spermicidal products a day before test | May experience slight bleeding or discomfort in vaginal area for one day. |
| Mammogram | Above 40 | Once in 1-2 years | Avoid body powders, deodarants or creams on breasts which can show as white spots on X ray | May experience slight discomfort in breasts for sometime post examination |
| Bone Density Screening | Above 65(After menopause for high risk & obese women) | Once in 1-2 years | Don't wear any garments containing metal which can skew X-Rays | Nil |
| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone | Above 18 | Once in a year | Nil | Nil |
| Colon Cancer Screening | Above 45 | Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) every year | Having liquid diet for 24 to 72hrs before test | Rest until sedative wears off. Advised not to drive or handle heavy equipment for 24hours |
| Hormone blood tests | All ages | As per professional opinion | Nil | Nil |
- All the tests indicated above are in addition to the general & gender agnostic tests which are recommended/prescribed at a given age, symptoms & daignosis by a medical professional
- All the information given above is indicative and cannot be substituted for professional medical advice. Please contact a qualified medical professional in case of doubt/query.
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