the cells in your cervix, which could develop
into cervical cancer. A pelvic exam is done
along with the pap test. Sexually
transmitted infections should be screened
for annually if you are sexually active until
age 25 especially is you have more than one
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partner, a history of STIs or a partner with a
history of STIs.
- Clinical Breast Exam
and/or Mammogram:
After the age of 40,
women should have
annual mammograms,
an X-ray of the breast.
Mammograms detect
breast changes that
are too small to be
detected with a
physical exam, which
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could indicate early-
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stage breast cancer.
Your health-care
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provider does clinical
August 3rd - 7th • 9:00 AM to 12:45 PM
breast exams during
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your annual
appointment.
The exam is
performed to
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identify changes to the breast tissue that
warrant further testing. Monthly breast
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self-exams (BSE) should be performed on
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the last day of your period. If you are July 20th - 24th, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
post-menopausal, pick a day of the month
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to remind yourself. Women should report
any skin color changes or irregularities
and lumps.
- Mental health checks: This includes
screening for depression, anxiety, violence,
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abuse and eating disorders. This screening
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should occur anytime you see your health-
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care provider – especially if you have a
August 17th - 21st, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
history of mental illness.
Other tests that are important include
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bone-density tests, blood-sugar tests,
colorectal exams, dental exams, vision and
hearing tests, and skin screenings. Make an
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you to join us for Vacation Bible School
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and a week of fun, friendship and faith.
Deborah E. Powell Center for Women's Health.
Advice presented here should not take the place of
an examination by a health-care professional.
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