healthy living tips by Dr.Vina: Preventive heatlth care for women

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Preventive heatlth care for women

Labels: preventive, women health Posted by Revina Octavianita on Friday, September 28, 2007 at 12:23 PM

Women have different level of health requirements than men do due their more complex body functionalities. Accordingly preventive health program for women is so designed. Here are some general guidelines for women preventive practices:

Adult women should have a general medical check-up once a year
They should check their weight, blood pressure and blood cholesterol level regularly
Pap smear test is recommended every three year to screen for cervical cancer
Over the age 40, the women should be screened for breast cancer using mammogram once every year or other year
The women also need to be checked for colorectal cancer
Consultation regarding calcium needs to prevent osteoporosis or bone problems
Advice regarding hormone replacement therapy for post menopause period