Gyn FAQs
Preventative Health Guide
When should I be screened?
16-20 years
Annual exam
Pap smear if determined to be necessary by the physician
Chlamydia screening if sexually active
HPV vaccination
21-34 years
Annual exams including Pap smear
Cholesterol check every 5 years if normal
Chlamydia screening if sexually active
HPV vaccine if 21-26
35-40 years
Annual exams including Pap smear
Cholesterol check every 5 years if normal
41-49 years
Annual exams including Pap smear
Mammogram annually or every other year
Cholesterol check every 5 years if normal
50 years and over
Annual exams including Pap smear and height
Mammogram annually
Cholesterol check every 5 years if normal
Fecal Occult blood every year OR sigmoidoscopy every 5 years OR complete colonoscopy every 10 years
Pneumoccocal vaccine (65 and older)
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