Annual Checkup for Women.

Annual Checkup is something that every one knows but at same time most of them neglect. These checkups helps us in adopting to a healty lifestlye and to take preventive measures accordingly. It not only, helps the doctor to understand the patients better, but also helps in identifying some diseases in early stages and providing good treatment for the same. 

Below are some of the tests that women should take regularly. (Click on the tests to know about the tests in detail)

Mammography: After you turn age 40, start getting a mammogram every one to two years.

Pap smear: You need a Pap smear every one to three years if you have ever been sexually active or are older than age 21.

Blood Preasure: Get your blood preasure measured at least every two years.

Cholestrol: Have your cholestral checked regularly after you turn age 45. Younger women should get their cholestrol tested regularly if they smoke or have diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of heart disease.

Diabetes: Get tested for diabetes if you have high blood pressure, high cholestrol or are older than age 45.

Osteoporosis: You should get periodic bone mineral density tests after after menopause.

Thyroid test: Beginning at age 35, have a blood test to check your thyroid every five years.

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Start periodic testing for this disease at age 50, or earlier if the disease runs in your family.

Source: Saddleback Memorial Medica Center's magazine "Just For Women"