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May 15 is National Women’s Checkup Day, which serves as an important reminder for women who are often taking care of children, parents and/or partners, that they also need to make time to care for themselves. Annual checkups can play a significant role in your overall health, especially because health care has become more personalized over the past few years.
We’ve made great strides in the fight to eliminate HIV and AIDS, but we still have a long way to go. Awareness is especially important because, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 1.2 million people in the United States have HIV (about 25 percent are women), including about 158,500 people who are unaware of their status.
Most women are familiar with the Pap smear because it’s typically the first women’s health screening they have. Part of an annual gynecological exam, a Pap test is first recommended when a woman becomes sexually active or turns 21, whichever comes first. After that, it should be part of your annual exam every three to five years, depending on your personal and family medical history. But beyond the Pap, there are other important women’s screenings you should have, including the ones below.