7 health check-ups women must take
Aakanksha Ahire
Breast cancer screening
This test is critical for all women, especially those with a history of the disease. A self-breast examination is essential for women of all ages
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Cervical cancer screening
This involves pap smears and HPV testing. It checks the cells of the cervix and determines the risk of cervical cancer, which is highly curable at early stages
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Thyroid function examinations
Thyroid glands help maintain the body’s metabolism. Women above 20 years must get tested, especially those with irregular periods, family history, weight gain
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Blood pressure measurement
Hormonal and lifestyle changes in women, such as menopause, pregnancy problems, and stress, can cause fluctuations in blood pressure making BP examination vital
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Diabetic Screening
Women must screen for diabetes or pre-diabetes every 3 years starting at the age of 45, or if their BP is above 135/80 or they have high cholesterol levels
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Panel lipid test
This checks your cholesterol and triglyceride levels to determine the risk of heart disease. After the age of 20, you should take this test once every 5 years
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Vitamin insufficiency tests
Women are more likely to be vitamin D and B12 deficient which are critical for being healthy. Lack of Vitamin B12 in women might have major effects
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