Regular screening tests are required to get a diagnosis of a disease in its initial phase so that it can be managed. So, checkups should be done at specific times, and below are the tests required for women in the age group of 18-39 years:
Hypertension can be diagnosed only if blood pressure is monitored regularly. So, it should be monitored every 3-5 years if risk factors for hypertension are not present.But a yearly checkup is required if any of these is present:
Usually, a mammogram is not recommended in women below 40 years, but it can be done if the following are present:
Cholesterol should be monitored every 5 years from the age of 20 years in women who are at a risk of developing coronary heart disease.Also, it should be done in women above the age of 45 years even if not at risk.
Screening tests for diabetes should start after the age of 35 years and be done every 3 years if you have a risk of getting diabetes.
Repetition of this test should be done more often if:
Eye testing should be done every 2 years if vision is weak.
To be started at 21 years for cervical cancer screening. Regular screening is to be done every 3 years.
Signs of skin cancer if present should be checked and if genetic predisposition to it is present, skin should be checked for it regularly.
Regular checkups for BMI, height, and body weight should be done.
This is recommended for women below the age of 40 years.
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