{"id":116489,"date":"2022-05-24T21:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T15:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=116489"},"modified":"2022-05-24T10:47:50","modified_gmt":"2022-05-24T05:17:50","slug":"know-about-medical-tests-for-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/health\/know-about-medical-tests-for-women","title":{"rendered":"Know about medical tests for women"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is better to recognize early than to treat the disease when symptoms arise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are some standard health tests that a woman should take, but it is much better to consult a doctor before going for them:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Before the \u201930s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do get your haemoglobin test done so that blood deficiency can be diagnosed in time. The lack of Vitamin D is usually seen in women nowadays, so getting Vitamin D tested can also be beneficial. BMI test should also be done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After the \u201930s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blood and vitamin test:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this, the level of haemoglobin, polymers, lymphocytes, monocytes, platelets etc., is measured. Vitamin D and B12 deficiencies are also detected. Their lack causes fatigue and weakness in women.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pelvic examination with Pap smear\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pelvic examination examines the female genitals, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, rectum and bladder. Both these tests help prevent and early treatment of cancer in women.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Diabetes screening<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gestational diabetes can affect even a healthy woman. So get your blood sugar checked. If diabetes is genetic, keep getting tested for it at intervals of some time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mammograms and breast exams\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Screening tests are usually recommended after 40. Still, if breast cancer is predisposed, it is better to have a mammogram beforehand and regular breast exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After the \u201940s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lipid profile and cholesterol screening<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this, cholesterol is checked by a blood test, and an ECG is also done if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cervical and breast cancer screening<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Pap smear test is done to check for cervical cancer. After the age of 40, this test should be done. Apart from this, do not forget to get a regular breast examination every two to 3 weeks. You can also do the physical examination yourself. If you feel any lump, see a doctor immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thyroid test<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thyroid gradually affects the body system, so investigate it with medical advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vision test<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Get a vision test every year if you wear eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you do not wear glasses at home, get tested once every two years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After the \u201950s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Heart tests<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ECG, Echo, EKG (Electrocardiogram), BP, and TMT should be done for the heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cholesterol check\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Have a cholesterol test every year. If suffering from diabetes, heart or kidney disease, then get the test done at even shorter intervals or per the doctor&#8217;s advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Psychological Screening\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Menopause causes mood swings, depression, sleeplessness, and irritability. This happens in 75% of women due to hormonal changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After the \u201960s<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blood pressure test<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">High blood pressure is often called the silent killer because it increases the risk of a heart attack without showing any symptoms. A regular blood pressure check is essential. Many blood pressure checking machines are available at the medical shops. You can check your blood pressure every day by purchasing small BP machines.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bone density test<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Osteoporosis is a common disease in the elderly. Get a bone density test done after consulting a doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eye test<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Age increases the risk of developing eye diseases like glaucoma or cataracts. Get it checked every six months or periodically after consulting a doctor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is better to recognize early than to treat the disease when symptoms arise.\u00a0 Here are some standard health tests that a woman should take, but it is much better to consult a doctor before going for them: Before the \u201930s Do get your haemoglobin test done so that blood deficiency can be diagnosed in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21821,"featured_media":121919,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12201,11071,12290,12291,11315,12275,12269,12198,12289],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-116489","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-care","8":"category-health","9":"category-health-problems","10":"category-health-tips","11":"category-india","12":"category-knowledge","13":"category-tips","14":"category-trending","15":"category-women"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116489","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21821"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=116489"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":121883,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/116489\/revisions\/121883"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/121919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=116489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=116489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=116489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}