Health Screening Tests for Women
Health screening tests are designed to help women identify illnesses early, when action can be taken to prevent or minimize disease. Many people are afraid to get screened. They don't want to know if something is wrong with them. This is an understandable. But getting the recommended screenings can be life saving.It can also be confusing, as different organizations make different recommendations. Below are recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Task Force.These health screening tests were specifically chosen by the U.S. Preventive Task Force because early detection can lead to prevention and treatment that saves lives. They used all the available scientific information to find the tests that work best, provide the most prevention/treatment benefit and are easiest to do. Combine health screening tests with these guidelines for disease prevention and healthy living for the best result.
Talk to your doctor about which ones apply to you and when and how often you should be tested. Be sure to set yourself up for success. Give yourself a reward for each test that you do, and make sure to keep good records of test results, dates and when you need the next test. (You can use this sample checklist.) If you need help finding a doctor, use UCompare Healthcare to find one in your area (choose the specialty “preventive medicine,” “general practice” or “family practice”).
