Guidelines for Women:
40 to 49 Years Old

Common Health Maintenance Screenings and Tests

• Blood pressure (A)
  
• Weight and height to calculate body mass index (BMI) (B)
  
• Risk factors

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Women's Health

• Thin Prep Pap -- Every 3 years (A)
  
  
• Mammogram ^* -- Annually (B)
  
  
• Lipid Screen -- At age 45 (A)

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Immunizations/Vaccinations

• Diphtheria-Tetanus -- Booster every 10 years (A)

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^*: Annual mammography in this age group has been confirmed to decrease mortality but is not recommended by all professional organizations due to differing risk-benefit analyses. Options for breast cancer screening should be discussed with your provider annually.

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.