Unleashing the Secrets to Long-Term Women’s Health: Comprehensive Guide for Every Age and Stage of Life

March is Women’s Health Month, and one of the best ways to take care of your long-term health is through prevention. We spoke with physicians from Pembroke Pines to Port St. Lucia to gather a comprehensive list of health checks for women at every age and stage of life.

Dr. Christopher Chang, a renowned physician in allergy and immunology at Joe DiMaggio Hospital in Pembroke Pines, emphasized the importance of looking beyond the checklist. If you are experiencing symptoms of recurrent infections such as pneumonia or unusual infections, further testing or referrals to a specialist may be necessary.

Women aged 18-39 should undergo cervical cancer screening, PAP and HPV testing, screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia, receive recommended immunizations, and undergo contraception counseling or screening for contraception methods. For women aged 40-65, important tests include breast cancer screening, colorectal cancer screening, glaucoma screening, melanoma screening, lung cancer screening, osteoporosis screening, hearing screenings and assessments for elder abuse/neglect. It’s essential that women over 65 undergo a fall risk assessment and take preventive measures to reduce the risk of falls