Preventive health checkup is a series of medical tests undertaken to understand measures needed for disease prevention. There are many lifestyle or non-communicable diseases along with gynecological diseases which has less or no symptoms and can go undetected for many years. In such situations when they are detected at late stages it becomes very challenging to treat such advanced cases. So regular health checkups help us to detect these diseases at early stage and provide better care.
Women should start preventive health checkups as early as at the age of 20. During child bearing age, you should do check-ups every 3 to 5 years. Later, after menopause, checkups should be done on yearly basis.
A Pap smear or a Pap test helps your doctor examine the cells of your cervix to understand your risk of cervical cancer – a form of cancer that is highly treatable when detected early. A pelvic examination, on the other hand, helps check the health of your reproductive organs, including your vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vulva, and cervix.
Pap smears along with routine pelvic exams are recommended at least once every three years for all women above 21 years of age. If you notice symptoms such as vaginal bleeding, cysts, have suffered from a sexually transmitted disease, or have a family history of cancer, you will need to get these tests done more frequently.
A mammogram is a test that helps doctors screen for breast cancer. As part of the test, the patient’s breast is compressed between two plates to enable x-ray imaging. In India, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, with women as young as 30 suffering from the disease. While an early diagnosis can save lives, many women discover they have the disease when it is already too late.
A mammogram can help identify cancer early and thus treat it before it spreads. In Indian women, this test is recommended once every two years starting at ages 45-50. Women who have a family risk of breast cancer may need to start this test earlier.
Several tools are available to assess osteoporosis risk, such as OST, ORAI, OSIRIS, SCORE, and FRAX. The most commonly used test is central dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) of the hip and lumbar spine. Vitamin D levels should be monitored to assess bone health.
A lipid profile or panel is important as it helps to check your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. High cholesterol levels can clog your arteries and put you at risk of heart disease. Your blood pressure can be an important indicator of ailments such as hypertension. In women especially, hormonal and lifestyle factors such as menopause, complications with pregnancy, and stress, can increase the risk of heart disease. A blood pressure test can help detect and control heart disease early on.
The thyroid gland helps produce two important hormones called Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3), both of which help regulate metabolism in the body. When your thyroid hormone levels drop (hypothyroidism), metabolism can slow down and cause your body function to slow. This, in turn, can cause fatigue, dry skin, and weight gain, amongst many other symptoms. An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), on the other hand, can cause your heart to beat abnormally fast, cause anxiety, weight loss, and difficulty sleeping, amongst other symptoms.
Iron deficiency anemia is very common in India in women of reproductive age group. Among pregnant women, iron deficiency anemia is also associated with adverse reproductive outcomes such as preterm delivery, low-birth-weight infants, and decreased iron stores for the baby, which may lead to impaired development. To assess anemia, blood tests are done like hemogram, iron and vitamin B12. Iron supplements and dietary changes will help in the treatment of anemia.
At City fertility Centre, we provide comprehensive health checkups for women for all ages. Our pathology, radiology and gynecology departments work in tandem to assess accurate health status of a woman. Book visit for health checkup now.
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FAQ
It is the procedure of choice for those with fallopian tube issues, as well as for such conditions as endometriosis, male factor infertility and unexplained infertility.
Success rates strongly depend on the age of the patient, their condition, medical history and the treatment used. We have above 75% of success rate. With accurate diagnostics and holistic approach to relieve stress can increase the chances beyond 80%.
No. The procedure is not painful as it is done under light sedation, but may cause mild discomfort. At our clinic, we use mild anesthesia administered through an IV route which relieves discomfort.
There is no evidence that travel impacts IVF pregnancy rates.
Women have a 10 to 20 percent chance of getting pregnant with each IUI cycle. The more cycles you go through, the better your chances become.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a technique used during in vitro fertilization (IVF) where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg for the purpose of fertilization.
Ideal candidates for ICSI include men with severe infertility issues, including a low sperm count. Other candidates include men who have sperm motility issues, problems with sperm development, or a blockage that prevents sperm from being ejaculated.
Yes, alcohol can lead to infertility in both men & women.
Laparoscopy still has an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of infertility. A significant number of infertile women, such as those with a tubal factor, PCOS, and women with unexplained infertility can benefit from it.
Most women go home 2-3 days after this surgery, but complete recovery takes from six to eight weeks.
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