Get these important health tests

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Mammogram: Get one annually starting at 35 if you have a family history of breast cancer. Otherwise, start at 40.

Thyroid hormone test: Get one at 35 and then every five years. This checks the level of thyroid hormones in your blood; irregular levels can cause fatigue and headaches.

Mole check: Do this every three years, or annually if you've ever been sunburned.

Cholesterol test: Have one every five years.

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening: Ask your gynecologist to screen for STIs at your annual exam.

If you're in your 40s:

Annual Pap test.

Blood glucose test: This blood test checks for conditions like diabetes, hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).

Mammogram: Get one every year.

Mole check: Do this every three years, or annually if you've ever been sunburned.

Cholesterol test: Get one every five years.

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening: Ask your gynecologist to screen for STIs at your annual exam.



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