Simple tests that every woman should do to detect different diseases of women early:
- Mammography : at age 40 and over. If you have a case of breast cancer in your family as a grandmother, mother or sister, you should start mammography at age 35. This test detects breast cancer early. Pap smear: gynecological exam that must be repeated annually and start from the beginning of sexual activity. This test detects cervical cancer early. Bone densitometry: this test is used to detect osteoporosis early and should be done by women after menopause and repeated according to the results of the examination and medical advice. Skin self-examination: to identify spots on the skin of irregular shape, color and size. This type of self-examination can help to identify different types of melanomas early. Regular blood pressure measurement: especially if there is a family history of hypertension. CBC: This blood test helps to detect problems such as anemia. Colonoscopy : should begin at age 50 to detect early or prevent the development of bowel cancer.
The ophthalmologist should be visited every 2 years to assess the pressure of the eye due to the increased risk from this age of women to develop glaucoma, and from 65 years of age the examination of the eyes should be done every 6 months.
