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strawberi

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Screening Tests All Women Should Go Through Posted: 12-17-07 04:59am


Early detection or diagnosis of disease positively affects the success of treatment. The earlier we catch a disease, the better. Here are some of the screening tests that women should have: For women who are sexually active (no matter what age) should have a pap smear (cervical cytology) annually; then every 2-3 years after 3 consecutive negative test results if age 30 or older without high-risk factors. Mammography should be done for women aged 19-39 years old if they have high-risk of developing breast cancer, like if there is a family history or multiple relatives with breast or ovarian cancer. For women 40 years old and above should have it every 1-2 yrs, or yearly if 50 years old and above. Lipid profile assessment should be done every 5 years and fasting blood glucose every 3 years when a woman hits age 45 years. If you have any other questions, you can send me a private message. Merry Christmas everyone!

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Thanks! Posted: 07-24-08 19:18pm


Great reminder............. Dated Post, but a GREAT REMINDER! Ladies pay attention! Women should also learn and perfom their own self check monthly.

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