What Items Are Included in a Women’s Health Checkup?
Disease description:
My mother is getting older, and I’d like to take her for a health check-up. Could you please tell me what items are typically included in a women’s health examination?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yu Liqun
Women’s health checkups primarily include routine blood and urine tests, liver and kidney function tests, electrocardiogram (ECG), color Doppler ultrasound of major organ systems, transvaginal (or pelvic) ultrasound of the uterus and adnexa, cervical cancer screening (e.g., Pap smear or HPV testing), and breast examination. These assessments aim to evaluate overall physical health. Gynecological examinations specifically help rule out uterine and cervical cancers, while breast examinations aim to detect any palpable masses early—facilitating timely diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
