Most medical experts agree that a preventative health routine can help women avoid a lot of the health problems that are specific to them while serving as an early warning system for major health issues.

In most cases, the earlier a condition is detected and diagnosed, the greater the chance you will enjoy a positive outcome.

Following are recommended preventative health regimens for women by age group:

Ages 18 to 39

• An annual checkup every three to five years and even more frequently if you have certain risk factors, symptoms, pre-existing conditions or specific overall health issues.
• Annual blood pressure check.
• Blood glucose test for those who have specific risk factors, including hormonal imbalances.
• Annual pelvic exam for any female over 21 who is not sexually active and any female under 21 who is.
• Pap Test every one to three years, according to your doctor's recommendations. Variables include your sexual history, symptoms, risk factors and pre-existing conditions.
• Any other examinations or tests your doctor recommends based on your unique medical history.

Ages 40 to 49

• A routine checkup every one to three years, including weight and height measurements as well as other tests that address unique health issues.
• Annual blood pressure check.
• Blood glucose test for those who have hormonal imbalances or are obese.
• Thyroid screening once every three to five years. More often if the results are abnormal.
• Mammogram beginning at year 30 and annually thereafter.
• Annual pelvic exam.
• Pap Test every one to three years, depending on your doctor's recommendations.
• Other examinations and tests determined by your overall health and medical history.

Ages 50 to 64

• A checkup every year including measurements of height and weight or more frequently if your overall health and medical history warrant it.
• Annual blood pressure check, more frequent if needed.
• Blood glucose test for those with specific health factors such as hormonal imbalances.
• Annual mammogram or more often if recommended by your doctor.
• Annual pelvic exam.
• Pap Test once every three to five years.
• Any other tests recommended by your doctor.

Ages 65+

• Annual checkup including measurements.
• Annual blood pressure check, more often if needed.
• Blood glucose test if you have certain rick factors.
• Thyroid screening once every three to five years
• Bone density screening.
• Annual mammogram and pelvic exam.
• Pap Test once every three years.
• Any other examinations or test recommended by your physician, or above tests more often if your health issues, overall health or medical history require it.