A Woman's Guide to Health:
Ages 40-49
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Ages 40-49
Click a different photo to see recommendations for that age range.
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
- Breast exam
- Tests:
- Pap Test
- Pelvic Exam
- Vision
- Cholesterol screening
- Mammogram
- Rectal exam
- Fecal occult
- TSH (thyroid stimulant hormone)
- Urinalysis
- Blood glucose
- Immunizations:
- Tetanus-diphtheria booster
- Flu shot
- Pneumonia (depends on exposure)
- Hepatitis B - if not at birth
- Not routinely recommended:
- Colonoscopy
- Exercise & Eating:
- Importance of daily exercise
- Eating right
- Pregnancy/Fertility:
- Pregnant after 40 info/risk factors
- Sexuality:
- Birth control
- Peri-menopause
- Menopause
- Healthy Lifestyle:
- Avoid alcohol, cigarettes, drugs
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