Submitting ourselves in medical examinations even without manifestations of any signs and symptoms will help lessen the possibility of having unwanted diseases. As they say, prevention is always better than cure. Executive check ups (ideally done once a year) will provide early detection of health problems, giving us opportunity to prevent any awaiting severity.
With much attention to the rising number of women subjected to hospitalization per year, being vigilant with our own health is a must. Here are the top 10 recommended medical tests for women this year.

1. Mammogram
Aside from BSE (breast self exam), this is a diagnostic and/or screening exam recommended for females at risk for breast cancer. Positive results will reveal masses and/or microcalcifications. With or without BSE, mammogram is suggested to be done every 1–2 years for women aged 50 and older.

2. Pap Smear
Women are advised to have their Pap smear at the age of 21 regardless of sexual history. This is to identify the signs of cervical cancer. After accomplishing 3 consecutive negative results, women ages 30 and above are advised to have the test done once every 3 years.2. Skin Check
Almost a million Americans are being diagnosed with skin cancer every year. This can be reduced by having a skin check once a month for new or suspicious moles and by having total –body exam once a year from a certified dermatologist.

3. Eye Exam
For those women who wear eye glasses or contact lenses, it is recommended to visit your doctor every year or every other year. Women of such group have higher risks of experiencing eyesight problems because they are more at risk of having dry-eye syndrome (an eye disease caused by decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation).

4. Hearing Test
Once a year starting at the age of 50, when hearing senses show signs of deterioration, it is advisable to seek a doctor and have an audiogram done, a device that verify hearing ability at a variety of pitches and intensity levels.

5. Periodontal Exam
You should go to your dentist once a year to have periodontal exam. Your dentist will check the gums for any inflammation that could contribute to possibilities of developing rheumatic fever which actually begins with a strep throat (also called strep pharyngitis).

6. TSH Screening

TSH Screening is a type of screening that detects thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Approximately 10% of women strikes reveal thyroid deficiency after subjecting themselves for testing. It is done annually at the age of 50 with the use of thyroid stimulating hormone blood test.
7. Skin Check
Almost a million Americans are being diagnosed with skin cancer every year. This can be reduced by having a skin check once a month for new or suspicious moles and by having total –body exam once a year from a certified dermatologist.

8. Colonoscopy
It is a visual examination of the lining of the large intestine with flexible fiberoptic endoscope. This procedure is indicated for clients with history of constipation and diarrhea, persistent rectal bleeding and lower abdominal pain. Colonoscopy is recommended to women ages 50 and older and should be repeated every 10 years.

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