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What Have Annual Medical Check-Ups Taught Me

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Even though many women aren’t even aware of their importance, annual medical check-ups are vital for their health and overall well-being. I’m here to make sure that you learn as much as you can about these, so stay with me and keep on reading. Here are four important steps you mustn’t skip, so check them out!

 
Visiting your gynecologist is an absolute must…
The rates of cervical and ovarian cancer keep increasing at a blistering pace, which is exactly why visiting your gynecologist at least once a year is an absolute must. This is also

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essential for maintaining good reproductive health, especially if you plan on having another baby in the near future. Apart from pelvic exam, where your entire vaginal area will be checked, there are a Pap test and HPV tests that are extremely important parts of gynecological screening, since these can help your doctor assess the risk of cancer. As already stated, seeing your gynecologist annually is optimum, but the truth is that you should do it at least twice a year if you have a family history of ovarian or cervical cancer, since prevention is better
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than cure.  

… As well as seeing your dentist
Dental exams are also an essential part of your annual medical check-up, so see your dentist as soon as possible. During a dental exam, he or she will evaluate your overall dental health and oral hygiene, as well as your need for tooth replacement and risk of bone and gum disease. Apart from that, your dentist will also check your bite and jaw to determine if there are some potential problems. Of course, you can ask them to demonstrate proper cleaning techniques for your teeth and dentures, since we

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all know that brushing our teeth in a proper way can significantly improve our overall dental health. I personally have a fear of going to a dentist’s, which is why I’m always reluctant to book an appointment, but you know what? Visiting your dentist regularly is as important as seeing your gynecologist, so grit your teeth and do it no matter what!

Have your eyes checked at least once a year
Once you’re done with your dentist, make sure you see your eye doctor as well. This step is particularly important these days, when we’re spending a

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lot of time in front of our smartphones, laptops, and TVs, since all of these undoubtedly take a toll on our vision and overall eye health. Impaired vision can be a really huge problem, and I’ve noticed that I started to squint a lot in front of the monitor, which was instantly a red flag for me. A couple of my friends recommended some great eye care institutes, but I decided to go for Spec Specialists. These people have everything you need, from various eye examinations and advanced eye screening, to the trendy eyewear, which was exactly what I
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picked. Spec Specialists eyewear in Blacktown was my first choice, and I recommend it to all the moms out there who need to wear glasses. Trust me, you won’t regret it, because their eyewear is both affordable and stylish at the same time, which is a win-win combo!

Don’t forget about the mammogram
Discovering breast cancer early can significantly reduce the risk of dying, which is exactly where mammogram steps in. Basically, a mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast that helps you determine if there are some changes in the breast tissue.

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It’s important to know that ladies over 40 should go for it once a year, while ladies older than 55 should have regular mammogram check-ups two times per year. Women younger than 40 should also go for it, and that’s particularly important if there are females in their family who were diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. Apart from mammogram, there are also ways to discover some changes on your own. A monthly breast self-exam is one of the best ways to do that, so examine your breasts regularly to see if there are some bumps and lumps.
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As you can see, each of these four steps of your annual medical check-up is absolutely essential if you want to live a healthy and fulfilled life. These will inevitably teach you that health always comes first, which is what you should bear in mind no matter what. Once these are done, you can be sure that you did everything you possibly could to keep your health under control!

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- 20 Nov 17

Even though many women aren’t even aware of their importance, annual medical check-ups are vital for their health and overall well-being. I’m here to make sure that you learn as much as you can about these, so stay with me and keep on reading. Here are four important steps you mustn’t skip, so check them out!

 

Visiting your gynecologist is an absolute must…

The rates of cervical and ovarian cancer keep increasing at a blistering pace, which is exactly why visiting your gynecologist at least once a year is an absolute must. This is also essential for maintaining good reproductive health, especially if you plan on having another baby in the near future. Apart from pelvic exam, where your entire vaginal area will be checked, there are a Pap test and HPV tests that are extremely important parts of gynecological screening, since these can help your doctor assess the risk of cancer. As already stated, seeing your gynecologist annually is optimum, but the truth is that you should do it at least twice a year if you have a family history of ovarian or cervical cancer, since prevention is better than cure.  

… As well as seeing your dentist

Dental exams are also an essential part of your annual medical check-up, so see your dentist as soon as possible. During a dental exam, he or she will evaluate your overall dental health and oral hygiene, as well as your need for tooth replacement and risk of bone and gum disease. Apart from that, your dentist will also check your bite and jaw to determine if there are some potential problems. Of course, you can ask them to demonstrate proper cleaning techniques for your teeth and dentures, since we all know that brushing our teeth in a proper way can significantly improve our overall dental health. I personally have a fear of going to a dentist’s, which is why I’m always reluctant to book an appointment, but you know what? Visiting your dentist regularly is as important as seeing your gynecologist, so grit your teeth and do it no matter what!

Have your eyes checked at least once a year

Once you’re done with your dentist, make sure you see your eye doctor as well. This step is particularly important these days, when we’re spending a lot of time in front of our smartphones, laptops, and TVs, since all of these undoubtedly take a toll on our vision and overall eye health. Impaired vision can be a really huge problem, and I’ve noticed that I started to squint a lot in front of the monitor, which was instantly a red flag for me. A couple of my friends recommended some great eye care institutes, but I decided to go for Spec Specialists. These people have everything you need, from various eye examinations and advanced eye screening, to the trendy eyewear, which was exactly what I picked. Spec Specialists eyewear in Blacktown was my first choice, and I recommend it to all the moms out there who need to wear glasses. Trust me, you won’t regret it, because their eyewear is both affordable and stylish at the same time, which is a win-win combo!

Don’t forget about the mammogram

Discovering breast cancer early can significantly reduce the risk of dying, which is exactly where mammogram steps in. Basically, a mammogram is an X-ray picture of the breast that helps you determine if there are some changes in the breast tissue. It’s important to know that ladies over 40 should go for it once a year, while ladies older than 55 should have regular mammogram check-ups two times per year. Women younger than 40 should also go for it, and that’s particularly important if there are females in their family who were diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. Apart from mammogram, there are also ways to discover some changes on your own. A monthly breast self-exam is one of the best ways to do that, so examine your breasts regularly to see if there are some bumps and lumps.

As you can see, each of these four steps of your annual medical check-up is absolutely essential if you want to live a healthy and fulfilled life. These will inevitably teach you that health always comes first, which is what you should bear in mind no matter what. Once these are done, you can be sure that you did everything you possibly could to keep your health under control!

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