marygrace elson, md, mme uihc department of obstetrics and gynecology
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Marygrace Elson, MD, MMEUIHC Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Keep Yourself Healthy
• Everybody is busy. • Sometimes we are so busy that we even
ignore our health. • In every decade, there are Top Tests to Save
Your Life.
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In Your 20s
• Get a complete physical• Pap test • Get tested for STDs • Check your skin
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In Your 30s
• HPV test• Blood sugar test
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In Your 40s
• Cholesterol test• Consider a mammogram
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In Your 50s +
• Mammograms• Colonoscopy• Bone density test• Get a hearing test
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Talking to your provider
• List your ?s• Describe your symptoms• List your medications,
including supplements• List your allergies• Be honest!• Planning pregnancy?• Talk about sensitive
topics
• Ask questions about testing and results
• Ask questions about your illness
• Ask about length of treatment, options
• Ask about any meds prescribed
• Bring a trusted friend• Call ahead if you have
special needs
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Don’t Forget…
• Every year, preventive exam with a blood pressure check and assessment for screening tests and recommended immunizations
• Pap test every 3 years• Eye exam every 5 to 10 years• Check your skin annually for any abnormalities• Keep track of your immunizations and lab
screenings
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Women of all ages-PREVENTION!
• Regular exercise- aim for 150 minutes/week• Plenty of water• Fiber! Fruits and vegetables, whole grains• Dietary calcium sources• Dietary iron sources during childbearing years• Vitamin D
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National Women’s Health Information Center
• http://Womenshealth.gov• Multiple current fact sheets about screening
tests• Information about who has increased risk and
modification of screening guidelines• Information about decreasing your risk for
chronic medical conditions
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UI Health Library
• www.uihealthcare.org• Articles and patient guides covering common
health topics – Procedures– General wellness
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Thank you!