| Have you skipped your yearly mammogram or | | | | ear exams should be every one to two years. It |
| pap test due to not having health insurance? First | | | | is also important to have your skin examined |
| of all, this is important for women to not skimp | | | | head to toe and to note any changes in terms of |
| on. The mammograms are helpful for detecting | | | | moles on your body or other skin marks. |
| breast cancer and preventing it from being found | | | | Cholesterol and blood pressure is usually checked |
| at a late stage. The pap test is useful to screen | | | | at each doctor's appointment. Your doctor may |
| for cervical cancer or any ovarian issues. No one | | | | also recommend a bone mineral density test. |
| likes these tests to begin with so it's easy to put | | | | If you don't have health insurance, it's important |
| them off. Even if you don't have health insurance, | | | | to know that you can find high deductible plans |
| this is important to not skip. | | | | that will give you some security in the event of |
| Here are some other the recommended tests for | | | | an illness that requires medical care. We never |
| women. For the thyroid and to check the tsh | | | | know when this may occur. It is good to be |
| levels, the first exam is suggested at age 35 and | | | | prepared and not lose everything due to |
| after that it should be tested every five years. A | | | | hospitalization or other completely unexpected |
| colonoscopy is recommended for women | | | | health problems. Some plans may cover a yearly |
| beginning at age fifty but earlier if there is a | | | | mammogram for women even before the |
| family history. They now suggest after that | | | | deductible is met. Each company is different. |
| every five years but due to family history, I | | | | Getting the recommended screening tests is |
| choose to go every three years. The tetanus | | | | important to stay on top of things and catch |
| shot should be given every ten years. Eye and | | | | something at an early stage. |