Check the guidelines listed here to find out about important screening tests for women. Keep in mind that these are guidelines only. Your doctor or nurse will personalize the timing of the screening tests you need based on many factors. Ask your doctor or nurse if you don't understand why a certain test is recommended for you. Check with your insurance plan to find out which tests are covered.  Where do these guidelines come from? The screening guidelines listed here are recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is a group of non-Federal experts in prevention (stopping disease before it starts). USPSTF recommendations are evidence-based. This means that science supports USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made up of primary care providers (such as internists, pediatricians, family physicians, gynecologists/obstetricians, nurses, and health behavior specialists).

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Women ages 18-35

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Overview
Check the guidelines listed here to find out about
important screening tests for women. Keep in
mind that these are guidelines only. Your doctor or
nurse will personalize the timing of the screening
tests you need based on many factors. Ask your
doctor or nurse if you don't understand why a
certain test is recommended for you. Check with
your insurance plan to find out which tests are
covered.

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Overview
**Where do these guidelines come from?**
The screening guidelines listed here are
recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task
Force (USPSTF). The USPSTF is a group of non-
Federal experts in prevention (stopping disease
before it starts). USPSTF recommendations are
evidence-based. This means that science supports
USPSTF screening guidelines. The USPSTF is made
up of primary care providers (such as internists,
pediatricians, family physicians,
gynecologists/obstetricians, nurses, and health
behavior specialists).

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Screening Tests
**Blood pressure test
Get tested at least every 2 years if you have normal
blood pressure (lower than 120/80).
Get tested once a year if you have blood pressure
between 120/80 and 139/89.

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Screening Tests
**Blood pressure test
Discuss treatment with your doctor or nurse if you
have blood pressure 140/90 or higher.
**Cervical Cancer Screening**
Get a Pap test every 3 years if you are 21 or older,
have had vaginal sex, and have a cervix.

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Screening Tests
**Chlamydia Test**
Get tested for chlamydia yearly through age 24 if
you are sexually active or pregnant.
Age 25 and older, get tested for chlamydia if you
are at increased risk, pregnant or not pregnant.

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Screening Tests
**Cholesterol Test**
Starting at age 20, get a cholesterol test regularly if
you are at increased risk for heart disease.
Ask your doctor or nurse how often you need your
cholesterol tested.

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Screening Tests
**Diabetes Screening**
Get screened for diabetes if your blood pressure is
higher than 135/80 or if you take medicine for high
blood pressure.

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Screening Tests
**Gonorrhea Test**
Get tested for gonorrhea if you are sexually active
and at increased risk, pregnant or not pregnant.

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Screening Tests
**HIV Test**
Get tested if you are at increased risk for HIV.
Discuss your risk with your doctor or nurse.
All pregnant women need to be tested for HIV.

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Screening Tests
**Syphilis Test**
Get tested for syphilis if you are at increased risk or
pregnant.

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Vaccines
Most vaccines are given early in childhood, but
college students and young adults need certain
immunizations, too. These vaccines are specifically
recommended for young adults ages 19-24:
-- Meningococcal conjugate vaccine protects
against bacterial meningitis and may be required
for some college freshmen or other students living
in dorm.

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Vaccines
-- Tdap vaccine protects against tetanus,
diphtheria, and pertussis, or whooping cough.
-- HPV vaccine protects against the human
papillomavirus (HPV), which causes most cases of
cervical and anal cancers, as well as genital warts.
-- Seasonal flu vaccine

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Vaccines
-- If you are leaving the country to study abroad or
go on school break, you may need certain vaccines
before you travel – find out which vaccines you
may need before you leave. Find out which
vaccines you may need by taking this quiz.
Learn what vaccines your state college or
university may require

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Vaccines
If you are entering or enlisting in the Armed
Services, you may be required to receive certain
vaccines. Read more about vaccines for service
members.