This document discusses various medical tests that are important for women to get regularly. It recommends that women get their lipid profile, blood sugar levels, blood pressure, liver function, kidney function, vitamin D levels, bone density, breast cancer screening, thyroid tests, cervical cancer screening, hepatitis C screening, colorectal cancer screening, and depression screening tested at regular intervals, especially as they age, to monitor their health and catch any potential issues early. Regular medical screening is important for women to stay healthy.

2. Lipid Profile Test measures the total cholesterol: the “good” HDL cholesterol, the
“bad” LDL cholesterol, along with triglycerides, which is another kind of fat in the
blood. Triglyceride levels are affected most by what you have eaten recently, This is
precisely the reason why most of the cholesterol tests are done after a short period
of fasting.
Women aged 30 and above should definitely go in for the test at least once in a
year. However, those in the age bracket of 25-30 would also do well to get
themselves tested for Lipid as lifestyles are becoming more and more hectic and
prone to stress.
The reason why you should go in for this test is that High cholesterol levels can
cause heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke. Keeping the levels under control can
be a really smart decision to stay safer from these diseases particularly as you
approach menopause.
Estrogen is said to raise HDL (“good”) cholesterol; the natural drop in estrogen
levels at menopause can be one reason why your heart disease risk increases as
you age.

3. • This is a basic routine Test to test your Sugar Levels. The sugar levels
indicate whether a person is Diabetic or pre-diabetic or has absolutely
normal levels of sugar in the blood.
• Women above the age of 30, those suffering from obesity, overweight
etc should always get themselves tested for sugar levels and keep
doing it on a regular basis at least once a year. Those who are diabetic
or prediabetic should get themselves tested at least two times a year.
• Type 2 Diabetes is one of the biggest causes of heart disease. It can
also increase the risk of eating disorders and even depression both of
which are more common in women than men. The good news is that
you can easily monitor your sugar levels even at home with easy to
use devices or get tested from a Lab and get medicines for diabetes
from your doctor which is not at all expensive

4. • This is a must for all adultWoman.
High and Low Blood Pressure can
be disastrous and so getting to
know about your BP pattern and
monitoring it is very important. If
there is a need for corrective
action it should be done at once
by seeking doctor advice. Having
the right Blood Pressure levels is
vital for Healthy Life.

5. • Liver Function test measures the levels of
proteins, liver enzymes, or bilirubin in your
blood and helps to determine the health
of your liver. The Liver Function Tests
Helps to analyse and monitor how well are
you responding to a particular treatment
for people already Diagnosed with a Liver
Disease. It helps to Monitor the side
effects of certain medications known to
affect the liver and also measure the
degree of scarring (cirrhosis) on the liver.
The Test should be done in Women Aged
30+ at least once in two years if Liver
Health is perfectly ok or else as per
doctor’s advice

6. • Kidney Function Test or KFT as it is
popularly known is a simple Blood and
Urine Test that can identify problems
with your Kidney. You may also be
required to go in for a kidney function
test if you have other conditions that
can potentially harm the kidneys, such
as Diabetes or High blood pressure. The
Test is recommended at least once in a
year for all Women above the age of 30.
This is one of the many Medical Tests
which are Essential for Women.

7. • This is one problem which is widely prevalent in Women. They are
more prone to Arthritis and as such, they need to get tested for
Vitamin D deficiency which can result in Bone related issues.
• Women who have hit 60 and above should get a Bone Density Test
done. It is a must for those with a Family History of Osteoporosis or a
History of the Previous Fracture. The Scan can help doctors know
about bone mass which can increase the risk of injury and of
declining mobility.

8. • Breast cancer is increasingly becoming
very common in Woman and as such
woman above the age of 40 should
get their Breast Screened. Getting a
Mammography done helps to
ascertain the health of Tissues in the
breast and could tell about possible
issues if any . It is generally advisable
to go in for mammography at least
once in two years but those with a
history of breast or ovarian should get
it done more frequently. Another Test
which can be done for its screening is
CA15.3.

9. • All Adults need to get this Test
done at least once in Two years
and those suffering from any
form of Thyroid should get
tested more frequently. Thyroid
may hit an individual without
even the person knowing about
it. So go for it and remain free
from Thyroid disorders.

10. • Cervical Cancer screening is
generally recommended for
women in the age group of 21-65
years and should be done at
least once in 3 years.HPV Swab
and Pap Smear tests can do the
job. These Tests look for changes
in cells that can indicate a need
for further testing, like a biopsy
and helps to catch it early,
especially if it happens to be
cervical cancer.

11. • This is a blood test for the hep C virus. Women aged 50 & Above and
also for those who had had C-Section as a young woman should get
tested. This is particularly required since they may have received
blood transfusions that weren’t screened for the virus in those Times.
In quite a few cases symptoms of the disease do not show up and the
liver disease can be a silent one. This could affect your immune
system and might even lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer if left
untreated for a long time.

12. • Colorectal Cancer Screening is
generally recommended for those
hitting 50 and above. Colonoscopy
should be done at least once in 10
years, if everything looks normal, if
not then more frequently especially
for those with a family history of
colorectal cancer. A colonoscopy
might be a very unpleasant
Experience but it’s probably the best
to pick up a Colon Cancer or
precancerous lesions or polyps early.

13. • Depression Screening is something
which is generally not talked about but
the matter of fact is that more and
more woman tend to suffer from this
ailment in some point of their life may
be for a small duration of time or for
prolonged periods and the worst part
is that it might go unnoticed without
any treatment which can prove to be
disastrous. Depression screening is one
of the few Medical Tests which are
Essential for Women and should not be
taken lightly at all.

14. • This is where the role of Mental care becomes all the more important.
Depression is twice as more common in women than in men and can
cause a lot of problems so Screening for it is the only solutions and
taking medical recourse if necessary for its treatment if required.
• Hope the above article about the 12 Medical Tests which are Essential
for Women will help to create awareness among women to take better
care of their Health to Stay Healthy and Happy!
• The first part is acknowledging the fact that you suffer from the Problem
but the person suffering from it might not be able to find out herself
and as such family role becomes important. Those suffering from
Depression need to be given all possible support-Physical as well as
emotional to deal with the problem.