What should a 30-year-old woman check for a general health check?

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Le Thi Huong - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Women, especially those over the age of 30, begin to face many possible medical risks. A physical exam will help control and prevent future health problems. Below is a list of necessary tests for women over the age of 30.

Periodic health check-ups help you understand your current health situation. Based on the results of examination and tests, the doctor will diagnose and detect the disease early, so that there can be timely and accurate treatment, giving a high chance of curing the disease. In addition, a general health examination also helps you evaluate and adjust your daily lifestyle, in order to limit the risk of many diseases in the future.
When women turn 30, the body begins to change and begins to have an increased risk of diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, breast cancer, cervical cancer, bone disease. joints... Below are the basic tests and scans necessary when women over 30 years old go for a general health check-up.

1. Blood pressure and heart rate

Women over 30 should have their blood pressure checked every 6 months. If your blood pressure is high, your doctor will order an echocardiogram or an electrocardiogram to check the health of your heart because people with high blood pressure will be at risk for heart disease.

2. Cholesterol Measurement

High cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the only way to detect it is through a blood test. If you have high cholesterol, triglycerides, bad fats (LDL), you should continue to have regular checkups every 3 to 6 months. From there, you can adjust your diet and increase exercise

3. Bone density test

Women are more susceptible to osteoporosis than men. That's why you should have a bone density test as soon as you turn 30. It is recommended to have it checked every 5 years because a woman loses 30% of her bone mass within 5 years of menopause.
Underweight women who often have low bone mass are at higher risk. If your bone density is low, your doctor will recommend additional tests to measure the rate at which bone mass is lost.
In addition, your doctor will recommend calcium and vitamin D supplements or exercise to strengthen your bones. If you are diagnosed with osteoporosis, your doctor will prescribe medication along with dietary recommendations.

4. Thyroid function test

One of the most common health problems faced by women after the age of 30 is thyroid. An underactive thyroid can be the reason you're seeing weight gain, dry skin and brittle nails.. An overactive thyroid can be the reason for insomnia, weight loss, and a fast heart rate. Therefore, thyroid function test and thyroid ultrasound for early detection of thyroid diseases are necessary for women after the age of 30.

5. Diabetes

Diabetes is a common disease of all time. Especially for those who are overweight, obese and during pregnancy need to be very careful. It is advisable to get tested for diabetes after the age of 30 because having it can lead to other dangerous health complications.

6. Do a Pap smear to detect early cervical cancer

Having a Pap smear test is a must for women after the age of 30, as it helps to prevent the risk of cervical cancer. Scientific reports show that cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in women.
HPV test
This virus test is used in women over 30 to detect sexually transmitted diseases that can cause cervical cancer. It is done on the same sample taken for the cervical smear. So, the next time you have your cervical test, suggest that you do the HPV test at the same time.

7. Blood test

Anemia is one of the most common health problems among women in this age group, especially of childbearing age. A simple blood test will be a must for women after the age of 30.

8. Ultrasound and X-ray of the breast (Mammogram)

One of the best ways to prevent breast cancer is to have a breast exam. Mammograms are usually recommended after age 40 for women, however if there are signs or risks they should be tested in their 30s.
Screening for sexually transmitted diseases, infectious diseases such as inflammation hepatitis B, C. vaccination before pregnancy.
If you have multiple sex partners, or a new sex partner, get regular screenings for gonorrhea, Chlamydia and other venereal diseases that can cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
On the basis of the above-mentioned basic general health examination results, if there is an abnormality, the doctor will advise or assign you to do other tests to determine the abnormal cause, thereby having a treatment method. suitable treatment.
General health check-up packages at Vinmec International General Hospital include all the necessary tests for 30-year-old women in particular and all ages in general, helping you quickly detect the disease even when not have symptoms.
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