When it comes to maintaining their health, women could face more complexities than men. Not only do women have to take account of factors like childbirth and menopause, but many common health conditions affect women differently. For example, women with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease and other complications compared to men with diabetes.
As women's bodies change over time, their health care needs change too. Routine health screenings are important for every stage of life.
Be in the know and take measures.
Women in their 20s-30s
Common health issues to look out for
Women in their 40s
Common health issues to look out for
Women in their 50s and beyond
Common health issues to look out for
It's important to note that these are just general guidelines, and individual healthcare needs may vary depending on a woman's medical history, family history, and other factors. It's recommended that you should discuss your health concerns and screening recommendations with your healthcare providers.
References:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (2021). Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule for Ages 19 Years or Older, United States, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult-conditions.html
American Cancer Society. (2022). American Cancer Society Recommendations for Early Breast Cancer Detection in Women Without Breast Symptoms. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/screening-tests-and-early-detection/american-cancer-society-recommendations-for-the-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.html
American Cancer Society. (2022). Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/screening-tests-used.html
National Osteoporosis Foundation. (2022). Clinician's Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis. https://www.nof.org/healthcare-professional/patient-management/clinicians-guide/
American Diabetes Association. (2022). Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes - 2022. https://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/45/Supplement_1/S1
American Thyroid Association. (2020). ATA Guidelines: Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hypothyroidism in Adults. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/thy.2014.0028"
Namini, N. M. , et al. "HE4, A New Potential Tumor Marker for Early Diagnosis and Predicting of Breast Cancer Progression. " Farname Inc in collaboration with Iranian Society of Pathology 3(2021).
