Screening Recommendations for Women Ages 40  49 
 
Screening Suggestions to Help You Take Charge of Your Health 
 
TEST 
Blood Pressure Cholesterol FDiabetes (Fasting Blood sugar) 
Breast Self-Exam Mammogram Clinical Breast Exam Pap smear 
Pelvic Exam Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Follicle Stimulating Hormone 
Skin Self-Exam Clinical Skin Exam Eye Exam Bone Density Test Hepatitis B Tetanus Booster 
 
How Often Cardiovascular Health 
Every two years Every five years, unless elevated 
Every three years after age 45 
Breast and Cervical Health 
Monthly Yearly Yearly Every year, until you have had three satisfactory tests, then at your health care provider's discretion Yearly Whenever you engage in risky behavior Onset of menopausal symptoms 
Other Preventive Measures 
Monthly Every three years At least once between puberty and age 40 Once, for screening purposes Once, for at-risk individuals 
Every ten years 
 
This information is a source of education and information and is not a substitute for medical advice or 
treatment. The Office of Women's Health recommends consultation with your doctor or health care professional. 
 
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December 2007