Screening recommendations for women

Question 1

colonoscopy, avg risk pt

Answer 1

every 10 yrs between 50-75

Question 2

dexa scan

Answer 2

women over the age of 65; if history and rfs present, can do at earlier age

Question 3

pap smears

Answer 3

Women aged 21–29 years should have a Pap test alone every 3 years. …

Women aged 30–65 years should have a Pap test and an HPV test (co-testing) every 5 years (preferred)

Question 4

mammogram

Answer 4

women without RFs should get mammogram every 2-3 yrs between the ages of 50-74