General Female Exams
About General Female Exams
Regular health check-ups are important for women. Routine yearly visits can help individuals avoid future age related complications. The annual check-up for women include a comprehensive diagnosis for heart diseases, cholesterol, diabetes, major organ functions, osteoporosis and common cancers like liver and colon cancer. Screen tests for breast, ovarian and cervical cancers as well as pelvic disorders are recommended.
These checkups can detect serious health problems at early stages.
How A General Female Exam is Conducted
For routine medical check-ups, the following tests may be conducted:
Blood pressure: Also known as Hypertension, it is the root cause of many further health issues. Doctors recommend to have a blood pressure test every 2 years. Women with other health issues like diabetes or kidney problems, need to have it more often.
Cholesterol: If you are aged between 20-45 years and are at a high risk of heart diseases, cholesterol screening is a must. In case you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you will have to be monitored more closely as well.
Diabetes: Women whose blood pressure levels are abnormal, will have to undergo a test for blood sugar level.
Eye Test: Vision problems are common at any age, and a quick vision test is always advised.
Pelvic Exam & PAP Smear: From 21 years of age, women should have pelvic exam & PAP smear every 3 years to check for cervical cancer.
Contact Us To Schedule Your Female Exam Today
Dr. Rizvi’s team of healthcare professionals are experienced in female wellness check-ups, as well as any appropriate follow-up that may be needed. Contact us at (909) 946-0844 to learn more today!