The Female Guide to Age-Specific Health Screenings

OHEALTH GUARD YOUR My Mission. My Health. The Female Guide to Age-Specific Health Screenings Regular check-ups are necessary for women to protect themselves against injuries, illnesses, and diseases that can develop with age. For Soldiers, Periodic Health Assessments typically cover the basics, but you may need other screenings to catch and treat health risks early on. Take this list to your next check-up with your medical provider to make sure you are getting all the recommended screenings for your age. At every visit, talk with your provider about your personal medical history and update immunizations, as needed. Recommended screenlngs for your age group: V Annual physical exam to include blood In Your pressure, height, and wejght 20s V Annual vision and dental exams V Monthly breast self-exam V Annual well-woman visit: • STD testing/HIV screening (if sexually active) • Birth control options discussion Periodic Health Assessments Include: Height and weight checks • Clinical breast exam • Pelvic exam and pap smear (every three years) V Full-body skin exam every two years v Cholesterol testing every five years Vision, hearing, and dental exams All of the above and... In Your Blood tests for V Annual cardiovascular evaluation sickle cell, G6PD, DNA, and HIV 30s v Cervical cancer (HPV) screening every five years Required All of the above and... immunizations V Mammogram (breast cancer screening) every one or two years [gyh.tips/Vaccines] In Your 40s V Screening for diabetes every three years V Screening for lipid disorders (coronary heart disease) every five years All Army National Guard Soldiers are individually All of the above and... In Your V Annual low-dose computed tomography lung scan (if you're a smoker or have smoked) responsible for maintaining their medical, physical, 50s V Blood test for thyroid every five years V Screening for colon cancer with fecal occult test, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy every five to ten years and mental fitness. Follow this screening guide, but also talk with All of the above and... In Your V Annual hearing exam your personal 60s V Annual screening for bone density and medical provider if osteoporosis you have specific V Annual screening for pelvic organ prolapse V One-time shingles vaccination V Continue colorectal screening based upon previous results concerns. V One dose of the pneumococcal vaccine update for those over 65 years old At any routine visit, talk to your doctor about depression, mental health concerns, substance abuse, and any domestic abuse in your life. For women's health tips and more, visit GuardYourHealth.com