What medical tests should a woman have after 40?

"Prevention is the best cure," say experts in all tones. Because, by taking preventive examinations, you can protect your health and prevent any danger.

Every age has a set of tests and times to do. Because there are those women who neglect to visit the doctor and there are those who every now and then are "scared" in the doctor's office, because they have something.

See below which exams and when should be done when after the age of 40.

Mammography

If there is no family history of breast cancer, then you can start having a mammogram as soon as you reach 40. And you should repeat it every year, especially after 45.

Ophthalmological examinations

Usually, after the age of 40, all kinds of eye problems occur, such as presbyopia, glaucoma, etc. So the American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that you visit your ophthalmologist at 40 to check for changes in vision. The ophthalmologist is the one who will tell you when to repeat the test.

General blood and urine

Once a year you should have blood tests, biochemical tests, but also urine tests that check the functional status of the kidneys, as well as any urinary tract infection or cystitis.

In case any of the prices are high, the doctor is the one who will guide you.

Blood pressure control

Even if you do not have hereditary hypertension, you need to have your first blood pressure test after 40. Usually, the repeat test is done every 2 years at the most.

Gynecological examination and Pap test

Although many women skip it or neglect to follow the recurrence times, especially after the age of 40 you should have a gynecological examination and Pap test every year.

Thyroid test

If you do not have a family history, it does not mean that you should not have a standard thyroid test. If you do not have a history, the test should be done within 5 years at most, but if there is a history, then it should be more frequent. Also, in the blood tests in both cases you should include those for thyroid values.

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