Published on November 14, 2024

Essential Health Screenings for Every Stage of Life

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Did you know that yearly OB/GYN visits, often referred to as well-woman visits, are crucial for maintaining reproductive and overall health? When you meet with an OB/GYN physician, they will help you determine which screenings, evaluations and immunizations you may need, based on your age and risk factors.

What Health Screenings Should I Get?

Our OB/GYN providers are here to give individualized care for women of all ages, at every stage of life.
Below are suggested screenings and care according to your age.

20's

• Cervical cancer screening.
• HPV vaccination.
• Prenatal care.
• Hereditary cancer screenings.
• Preventive care.

30's

• Cervical cancer screening.
• Prenatal care.
• Mental health screenings.
• Thyroid conditions screening.
• Preventive care.
• Hereditary cancer screenings.

40's

• Breast cancer screenings
with mammogram.
• Cervical cancer screening.
• Immunization boosters.
• Mental health screenings.
• Thyroid conditions screening.
• Gynecologic and pelvic floor
health care.
• Colorectal cancer screening.
• Hereditary cancer screenings.
• Menopause care.

50's

• Breast cancer screenings
with mammogram.
• Colorectal cancer screening.
• Mental health screenings.
• Cervical cancer screening.
• Diabetes screening.
• Thyroid conditions screening.
• Incontinence care.
• Hereditary cancer screenings.
• Menopause care.

60's

• Bone density screening.
• Breast cancer screenings
with mammogram.
• Diabetes screening.
• Colorectal cancer screening.
• Mental health screenings.
• Cervical cancer screening.
• Immunizations.
• Incontinence care.
• Hereditary cancer screenings.
• Menopause care.

70's

• Bone density screening.
• Breast cancer screenings
with mammogram.
• Colorectal cancer screening.
• Mental health screenings.
• Gynecologic and pelvic floor
health care.
• Hereditary cancer screenings.
• Menopause care.

Do you have any concerns or questions about well-woman visits? Call 402-644-4600 to learn more or make an appointment in Atkinson, Norfolk or Wayne.