19-39 years

This may include family planning, contraception discussion, the beginning of cervical cancer screening and more.

STI Testing

Receive annual chlamydia and gonorrhea testing if you are sexually active and younger than 25 years old or if you are age 25 or older in a high-risk group. You may also require HIV testing.

Cervical Cancer Screening

If you are age 21-29, screening with a Pap test is recommended. If you are age 30-65, Pap + HPV together (co-testing) is recommended.

Breast Exam

Begin annual clinical breast exams at age 20. Perform regular breast self-exams at home.

Immunizations

You may receive immunizations for diphtheria, HPV, influenza, measles, meningitis and varicella.

40-64 years

If you are between 40-64 years old, you will continue some screening you’ve done previously and start other screenings.

Breast Exam

At age 40, you may begin annual mammograms. You should also receive a yearly clinical breast examination and continue monthly at-home exams.

Cervical Cancer Screening

If you are 30-65 years old, Pap + HPV together (co-testing) is the recommended screening method.

Bone Density Testing

Bone density testing is recommended if you are either postmenopausal or if you are younger than 65, but are at an increased risk of bone fracture.

Immunizations

Your immunizations may include diphtheria, herpes, influenza, measles and varicella.

Other Screening

• Colonoscopy or alternative test

• Diabetes testing

• Lipid profile assessment

• Hepatitis C testing: Once for women born 1945-1965 who are unaware of their infection status

• HIV and other STI testing when appropriate

65 years and older

If you are age 65 or older, you may stop some screenings and begin others for the first time.

Cervical Cancer Screening

Women over 65 years do not require screening after adequate negative results.

Bone Density Testing

If you are 65 years or older, you should undergo bone density testing.

Breast Exam

You will continue to receive a yearly mammogram and clinical breast examination if you are 65-74 years old, while you continue conducting monthly at home breast exams. If you are 75 or older, speak to your healthcare provider to determine if you should continue exams.

Immunizations

Your provider may provide vaccinations for diphtheria, herpes, influenza, pneumonia and varicella.

Other Testing

• Colonoscopy or colorectal screening

• Diabetes testing

• Lipid profile assessment

• Hepatitis C testing: Once for women born 1945-1965 who are unaware of their infection status

• Thyroid-stimulating hormone testing

• Urinalysis