Whether you’re a new mom, a grandmother or a young adult entering the workforce – a woman’s life is full and demanding. Work, family, household, play, community involvement, personal interests – there is no shortage of demands on your time. We are all so busy taking care of everyone else, but it’s important to take time for your health.
Women’s wellness is a top priority at Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s Women’s Services. The healthcare experts make it easy for women of all ages to get the best care through their stages of life, from obstetrics and maternal care to breast and pelvic health.
Here are a fews things to think about and discuss during your yearly checkup – let’s call it your Well-Woman visit:
- Make sure you’re up-to-date on all important screenings such as blood pressure, vaccinations, mammograms + colonoscopies.
- Talk about the medications & supplements you are taking and review their dosage.
- Discuss your wellness and nutrition goals + what you can do to achieve them.
- Be sure to talk about your mental health and any changes you’ve noticed.
Now that you know the general points to discuss during your next visit, learn which health screenings you need depending on your age below.
Screenings by age
Here are the different health screenings women should have during each stage of life:
20s – 30s
- Alcohol and tobacco use
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol
- Diet and exercise
- Family planning
- Gardasil vaccine (HPV)
- Hemoglobin
- Pap smear
- Skin cancer
- Vision
40s
- Blood pressure
- Breast exam
- Cholesterol
- Diet and exercise
- Glucose
- Mammogram
- Pap smear
- Skin cancer
- Type 2 diabetes
- Vision
50s
- Blood pressure
- Colonoscopy
- Diet and exercise
- Glucose
- Lung cancer
- Mammogram
- Menopausal symptoms
- Pap smear
- Skin cancer
- Vision
60s – 70s
- Blood pressure
- Bladder incontinence
- Bone density/Osteoporosis
- Cholesterol
- Colonoscopy
- Glucose
- Mammogram
- Vision
Learn more about these screenings and schedule yours here.
If you don’t currently have a primary care doctor, Roper St. Francis Healthcare can help. Call (843) 402-CARE or visit www.rsfh.com/findadoc to find a doctor who is right for you and your needs during this stage of womanhood. Ⓟ
