Ages 18-39: Screening & Immunization Guidelines
Well Woman Checkup
Every year — including weight, height.
This checkup also includes:
- Blood pressure - Every 2 years if normal (120/80). Yearly, or more often if higher than 120/80
- Diabetes Blood Glucose - If your blood pressure is > 135/80 or if you take blood pressure medication
- Cholesterol Test - Starting at age 20, get regular testing if at risk for heart disease.
Pelvic Exam
Every year beginning age 21.
- PAP test without HPV screen for Cancer - every 3 years, ages 21-30
- PAP test with HPV screen for Cancer - Every 5 years, age 30+
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea - Get tested if you are sexually active and at increased risk (new or multiple partners) or are pregnant.
- Syphilis - Get tested if you are at increased risk or pregnant.
Clinical Breast Exam
Every 1-3 years, starting at age 21.
- Share your Breast Self Exam Info - Become familiar with how your breasts look and feel throughout your menstrual cycle, if applicable, so you can identify changes and discuss with your provider.
HIV Screening
All women should be offered a one-time screening. Follow up testing is based on individual risk. All pregnant women need to be tested.
Recommended Immunizations
- Human Papillomvirus (HPV) - Protects against Cervical Cancer, Ages 11-26, One sereis of 3 vaccinations
- Seasonal Flu Vaccine - Every year
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Perutussis (TD/TDAP) - Every 10 years
- Meningococcal Vaccine, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B - Discuss with your provider
These are guidelines only. Your health care provider will personalize the timing and frequency of screening tests for you.
Screenings
Screenings for Women’s Health
http://blogs.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/2014/04/30/screenings-for-womens-health/
Prenatal Screening
Sexual Health
Sexuality and Health
STD’s and Protection
Birth Control
1. Our PDF
2. http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/birth-control-methods.pdf
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/index.html
My Baby Expectations
Immunizations:
http://www.vaccines.gov/who_and_when/index.html
Nutrition and Fitness
Physical Fitness
Food and Nutrition
My Health eRecipes
Diet Center
Mental Health