Women's Health Guide

Essential Screenings and Care for Women

Understanding Women's Health

Women have unique health needs across their lifespan related to reproductive health, hormones, and disease risk profiles. Understanding these unique needs—screenings, reproductive care, cardiovascular risk, bone health, and mental health—empowers women to take charge of their wellbeing.

Women's health needs change dramatically through life stages—from puberty through reproductive years, perimenopause, and post-menopause. Care evolves accordingly.

Women's Health Priorities

Health Screenings by Age

Reproductive Health Screenings

Pap tests, HPV testing, STI screening

✓ Cervical cancer screening starts at 21. STI testing when sexually active or with new partners.

Breast Health

Mammography, clinical breast exams, self-awareness

✓ Discuss mammography starting at 40. Earlier with family history. Monthly self-awareness recommended.

Bone Health

Osteoporosis screening and prevention

✓ Bone density screening at 65. Earlier with risk factors. Calcium, vitamin D, weight-bearing exercise.

Heart Health

Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes screening

✓ Heart disease is the #1 killer of women. Don't dismiss symptoms because 'women don't have heart attacks.'

Mental Health

Depression and anxiety screening

✓ Women are at higher risk for depression and anxiety. Perinatal and perimenopause are high-risk periods.

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Common Symptoms

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Warning Signs (Seek Care)

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Women's Health Action Plan

Know Your Cycle

Track your menstrual cycle. Note what's normal for you. Report any changes—bleeding between periods, post-menopausal bleeding, new symptoms.

Stay Up to Date on Screenings

Pap test, HPV testing, mammography as recommended. Don't delay these life-saving screenings.

Protect Your Heart

Know your numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar. Heart disease kills more women than breast cancer. Take it seriously.

Build Bone Health

Weight-bearing exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D, don't smoke, limit alcohol. Bone loss accelerates after menopause.

Know Your Family History

Family history of breast/ovarian cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis affects your screening schedule and prevention strategies.

Mental Health Self-Care

Women's mental health needs change with hormones. Perimenopause and postpartum are high-risk periods. Prioritize mental healthcare.

Have a Healthcare Provider You Trust

A gynecologist or primary care provider who knows you, listens to you, and respects your concerns is essential.

Advocate for Yourself

Women's symptoms are sometimes dismissed. Be persistent. Second opinions are appropriate if symptoms aren't addressed.

Women's Health Facts

#1

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women

1 in 8

Women will develop breast cancer

50%

Of women will experience a bone fracture

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