A Woman's Guide to Health:
Ages 13-18
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Ages 13-18
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Because we want you to have the tools you need to stay healthy, Capital Women's Care has created this guide to a woman's health at every age. Make sure to print this page so you can discuss it with your physician at your next visit.
- Procedures:
- Height and weight
- Blood pressure
- Tests
- Pap test
- Pelvic Exam (yearly when sexually active or by 18)
- Immunizations
- Tetanus-diphtheria booster (14 - 16)
- Flu Shot
- Not routinely recommended - only if high risk exists
- Mammogram
- Breast exam
- Rectal exam
- Fecal occult blood
- Colonoscopy
- Cholesterol
- TSH test (thyroid stimulant hormone)
- Urinalysis
- Vision
- Blood glucose
- Influenza
- Pneumonia
- Hepatitis B - if not at birth
- Self Image
- Self-esteem
- Eating
- Exercise
- Eating disorders
- Your Body
- Periods
- PMS
- Cramps
- Vaginal infection
- Breasts
- Sexuality
- Birth control
- Pregnancy
- STDs
- Healthy Lifestyle
- Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs
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