A woman's age, personal health conditions and  family history determine which tests are appropriate and when and how often they are required. Be sure  to check with your physician.

Mammogram Uses low-level X-ray to screen for breast cancer.

Blood pressure Important to  check annually and more frequently  if you are overweight, have high blood pressure, a family history  of high blood pressure, diabetes,  coronary artery disease, or if you  are an African American.

Blood and urine tests May be ordered by your physician to uncover diseases - or risk of - diabetes, thyroid disease, urogenital infections, and heart disease.

Breast exam As recommended by your physician and a monthly self-exam to check for lumps and changes in the breast shape and appearance.

Bone mineral density test Establishes a baseline reading which may be important to a woman's and her physician's decision to start  hormone replacement therapy or other treatment to protect against  or treat osteoporosis. The test also estimates the amount of current  bone loss, with or without an  established baseline reading.

Fecal occult blood test A test  to detect bleeding in the gastro-  intestinal tract.

Colonoscopy/Sigmoidoscopy Test consists of a flexible, lighted  tube inserted through the rectum  that enables a visual inspection of  the wall of the rectum and of the colon. Administered by a physician  to check for tumors.

Serum blood lipid profile Blood tests which include total  cholesterol levels, HDL (High Density Lipoproteins), LDL (Low Density Lipoproteins), and triglycerides to check for abnormalities that can lead to heart and blood vessel disease.

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Records cardiac rhythm and may indicate current or past damage to  the heart muscle.

Serum hormone level Serum FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), LH (Leutenizing Hormone), and Estradiol levels are tests to determine if a woman is menopausal.

Chest X-ray Helpful in detecting lung cancers, especially in smokers.

Eye exam Checks the pressure  within the eyes as well as vision.

Hearing test Checks hearing acuity.