Screening Recommendations for Women Ages 20  39 
 
Screening Suggestions to Help You Take Charge of Your Health 
 
TEST 
 
How Often 
 
Cardiovascular Health 
 
Blood Pressure 
 
Every two years 
 
Cholesterol 
 
Every five years, unless elevated 
 
FDiabetes (Fasting Blood sugar) 
 
Every three years after age 45 
 
Breast and Cervical Health 
 
Breast Self-Exam 
 
Monthly 
 
Clinical Breast Exam Pap smear 
 
Yearly 
Yearly, until you have had three satisfactory tests, then once every two years 
 
Pelvic Exam 
 
Yearly 
 
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) 
 
Whenever you engage in risky behavior 
 
Other Preventive Measures 
 
Skin Self-Exam 
 
Monthly 
 
Clinical Skin Exam 
 
Every three years 
 
Eye Exam 
 
At least once between puberty and age 40 
 
Hepatitis B 
 
Once, for at-risk individuals 
 
Tetanus Booster 
 
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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