Mills-Peninsula Women's Center -- Preventive Health Guidelines
Guidelines for Women:
18 to 39 Years Old
Common Health Maintenance Screenings and Tests
- Blood pressure (A)
- Weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) (B)
- Risk factors
Women's Health
- Chlamydia for sexually active females -- Annually through age 25 (A)
- Thin Prep Pap -- Every 1-3 years (A)
(First Thin Prep Pap test should be performed at age 21 or 3 years after first sexual contact, whichever comes first.)
Immunizations/Vaccinations
- Diphtheria-Tetanus Booster every 10 years (A)
These guidelines may not pertain to patients on chronic medications or patients with personal or family health risks. In addition to the specific tests and immunizations listed here, health maintenance also includes regular monitoring of blood pressure, weight, height, vision, hearing, and risk factor screening for coronary artery disease, depression, diabetes, hypertension, memory change, sexually transmitted diseases, and for tobacco, alcohol and dietary concerns.
Grade of Recommendation
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
(A): Good evidence to support the recommendation from at least one properly randomized controlled trial, when applicable.
(B): Fair evidence to support recommendation
(I): Insufficient evidence to decide for or against the recommendation
United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
(A): Good evidence to support the recommendation from at least one properly randomized controlled trial, when applicable.
(B): Fair evidence to support recommendation
(I): Insufficient evidence to decide for or against the recommendation
| BMI Calculator |
Underweight: Below 18.5 Normal: 18.25 t0 24.9 Overweight: 25 to 29.9 Obesity: 30 and above |