Routine Health Checks Women Must Do

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Introduction

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Women need to get a few health tests done after a certain age. Regular health check-ups can help in timely treatment and diagnosis, thus better treatment.

Happy Women's Day!

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As International Women's Day is around the corner, here are a few medical tests women over the age of 40 must get done.

Bone density test

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Older women usually suffer from low bone density. Women, post-menopause are also at a higher risk of osteoporosis. Screening for the levels of vitamin D and calcium is vital in the 60s.

Blood pressure

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If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease. Regular screenings will help your doctor determine the actual cause of hypertension and prevent the complications linked with it.

Breast exam

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Every woman should get a yearly exam after the age of 40. A doctor will visually and manually check the symptoms of breast cancer such as changes in shape or size of the breasts, lumps or any kind of discharge.

PAP test

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This test examines the cervix to evaluate the risk of cervical cancer. It is recommended that women above 21 years of age should undergo a PAP test at least once every three years.

Mammography

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According to WHO, breast cancer is the world's most commonly diagnosed cancer. A mammogram helps doctors screen for breast cancer. This test is recommended once every two years, after the age of 50.

Lipid profile

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Growing older increases your risk of heart disease. Lipid profile helps in determining heart health. It helps evaluate the total cholesterol in the body including your HDL and LDL levels.

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