9 important screenings women should do after age 40

The article was professionally consulted with Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Entering the age of 40, every woman feels the difference brought by age, along with concerns about health conditions. Screening tests are essential.

In this test, cervical cells are sampled and checked for changes that can lead to cancer (Pap test). This test is often accompanied by an HPV - Human Papilloma Virus test for women 30 years of age and older.
Pap test and HPV are recommended every five years, if done at the same time. Otherwise, have a separate Pap test every three years.

Clinical breast examination, conducted by specialists and recommended annually.

As the name suggests, these tests are performed to screen for colon and rectal cancer risk by:
A colonoscopy is preferred every 10 years or screening tests are performed. Other screening at age 50. African-Americans are advised to begin screening at age 45. Other measures include the following tests:
Annual Stool Red Blood Cell Test (FOBT) or immunohistochemical testing stool with a high sensitivity to cancer. Flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years Contrast radiographs (double contrast barium enema) every 5 years CT scans every 5 years Stool DNA testing (unspecified) time)

This is a test to measure the amount of sugar present in the blood and also the body's main source of raw materials, the results show that high sugar is a sign of diabetes. Women are recommended to be tested every 3 years after age 45.

To assess whether a person is infected with the Hepatitis C virus, doctors will order a blood test and recommend it at least once in a lifetime. Review your risk factors every year to determine if testing needs to be repeated.

This test is probably not new to us, with a blood sample being tested for whether the patient has HIV, a virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV testing is recommended at least once in a lifetime, and risk factors are reviewed annually to determine if testing is needed.

This test kit assesses the risk of cardiovascular disease by measuring the levels of different types of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Get tested every 5 years starting at age 45.

Women over the age of 40 face an increased risk of breast cancer, so annual mammograms are recommended to assess breast cancer risk.

To check if the thyroid gland is working properly, your doctor will order thyroid hormone tests.

Article referenced source: Acog.org