Well-Women check ups

In a world of fierce competition, a woman plays many roles inside and outside the house. Hence it is extremely important for women to pause and make regular check ups a top priority to ensure a healthy wellbeing. Many hospitals provide well woman check up for women over the age of 40 and will basically involves various tests upon the recommendation of the doctor. The female doctor performs these tests and also gives advice on different aspects such as family planning, gynaecological issues, cervical smears, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), breast conditions and menopause. The tests will also involve your general health where tests pertaining to weight, urine, cholesterol and blood pressure are checked. The well woman check up comprises of the following tests such as:

Complete hemogram (also called complete blood count)
Blood pressure test
Blood group and Rh factor
Thyroid test: to detect thyroid disorders since women are more prone to thyroiditis and hypothyroidism
Blood glucose test: To detect diabetes mellitus
Pap smear test: to determine cervical cancer
Routine urine and stool examination
Urea and creatinine: to determine kidney function by checking urea and creatinine levels in the blood
Liver function tests (LFT): to check liver function
Lipid profile: to check the levels of good and bad cholesterol (HDL and LDL)
Mammogram: to detect breast cancer
ECG or electrocardiogram
Pelvic exam
X-ray chest: to check for problems with the heart and lungs
Bone density check: to check for osteoporosis