Screening Tests and
Immunizations Guidelines for Women
(Part 1)
Screening Tests |
Ages 18-39 |
Ages 40-49 |
Ages 50-64 |
Ages 65+ |
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General
Health Full check up, including weight and height |
Discuss with your health care provider. | Discuss with your health care provider. | Discuss with your health care provider. | Discuss with your health care provider. |
Thyroid test (TSH) | Start at age 35, then every 5 years | Every 5 years | Every 5 years | Every 5 years |
Heart Health Blood pressure test |
Start at age 21, then once every 1-2 years if normal | Every 1-2 years | Every 1-2 years | Every 1-2 years |
Cholesterol test | Discuss with your health care provider. | Start at age 45, then every 5 years | Every 5 years | Every 5 years |
Bone Health Bone mineral density test |
Discuss with your health care provider. | Discuss with your health care provider. | Get a bone density test at least once. Talk to your health care provider about repeat testing. | |
Diabetes Blood sugar test |
Discuss with your health care provider. | Start at age 45, then every 3 years | Every 3 years | Every 3 years |
Oral Health Dental exam |
One to two times every year | One to two times every year | One to two times every year | One to two times every year |
Reproductive Health Pap test & Pelvic exam |
Every 1-3 years if you have been sexually active or are older than 21 | Every 1-3 years | Every 1-3 years | Discuss with your health care provider. |
Chlamydia test | If sexually active, yearly until age 25 | If you are at high risk for chlamydia or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you may need this test. See STD section. | If you are at high risk for chlamydia or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you may need this test. See STD section. | If you are at high risk for chlamydia or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), you may need this test. See STD section. |
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) tests | Talk to your health care provider if you or your partner have had sexual contact with more than one person OR if either of you have ever had a STD. | Talk to your health care provider if you or your partner have had sexual contact with more than one person OR if either of you have ever had a STD. | Talk to your health care provider if you or your partner have had sexual contact with more than one person OR if either of you have ever had a STD. | Talk to your health care provider if you or your partner have had sexual contact with more than one person OR if either of you have ever had a STD. |
Breast Health |
Every 1-2 years. Discuss with your health care provider. | Every 1-2 years. Discuss with your health care provider. | Every 1-2 years. Discuss with your health care provider. |
Last Updated August 2004
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