Preventive tests women should have after turning 30

Preventive tests women should have after turning 30

A woman who has turned 30 is a mature adult who is usually very aware of her body. Unfortunately, the changes taking place increasingly rapidly in our bodies do not always make it easy to spot and recognise worrying symptoms.

Although women are very quick to notice their first wrinkles, dark circles under their eyes or excess body fat, more serious changes, such as a slower metabolism, muscle and joint pain, and mood swings, are much less likely to cause concern.

Every woman should have regular checks to monitor her health, even when she is healthy and feels very well. Preventive tests not only help detect existing diseases or the risk of developing them in the future. Normal test results can provide peace of mind and help you enjoy life to the full. The result report is issued in Polish.

Which tests should a woman who has turned 30 remember to have?

Laboratory tests that should be checked once a year:

Full blood count with automated differential

• Assesses the characteristics and numbers of erythrocytes, white blood cells and platelets circulating in the blood,
• Shows the concentrations of haemoglobin and proteins,
• Helps assess the overall health of the person being tested,
• Enables the diagnosis of: infections, inflammatory conditions, anaemia, polycythaemia, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, infection, inflammation, tissue damage, poisoning, allergies and chronic diseases.

Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

• Assesses how quickly red blood cells (erythrocytes) settle,
• A raised ESR indicates existing inflammation in the body,
• Enables assessment of the patient’s predisposition to jaundice, kidney disease, diabetes, liver conditions and cardiovascular disease.

Urinalysis

• The test assesses, among other things, urine colour, clarity, smell, specific gravity, pH, protein concentration, sugar, ketones, blood cells, crystals and casts,
• Assesses the patient’s overall health,
• Assesses urinary system function,
• Helps diagnose conditions such as: urinary tract infections, lifestyle-related diseases (e.g. diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis), kidney disease, systemic diseases (e.g. amyloidosis, systemic lupus erythematosus), liver disease and jaundice.

Lipid profile (cholesterol) – laboratory test

• Measures the level of bad cholesterol (LDL) and the concentration of good cholesterol (HDL),
• Measures triglyceride levels,
• Assesses the risk of atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease and heart disease.

Triglycerides

• This test measures esters of glycerol and three fatty acids, which provide the body with energy,
• The test assesses the risk of conditions including: ischaemic heart disease, heart attack, stroke, pancreatitis, kidney disease and hypothyroidism.

Creatinine – laboratory test

• An increased serum creatinine concentration may indicate chronic kidney failure, acute kidney failure, poisoning by organic compounds, hypertension or shock,
• A low creatinine concentration may result from malnutrition, muscle wasting, severe physical wasting or liver conditions,
• A low creatinine concentration can occur in pregnant women.

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) – laboratory test

• Measures the level of thyrotropin – a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland,
• A raised TSH concentration may suggest hypothyroidism,
• A reduced TSH concentration may suggest an underactive pituitary gland, Graves’ disease or the development of a toxic nodular goitre.

Glucose – laboratory test

• Measures the concentration of sugar in the blood,
• Enables the diagnosis of type I diabetes,
• Enables the diagnosis of type II diabetes,
• Enables the diagnosis of gestational diabetes,
• Helps detect pituitary gland dysfunction, pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis or adrenal gland dysfunction.

Vitamin D3

Studies show that 92% of women (a sample of 1500 people) from Central and Northern Europe have vitamin D levels that are too low (<20 ng/ml).

Vitamin D is called the “elixir of life” because it protects against a range of lifestyle-related diseases and cancers. Its main role is to regulate and control calcium and phosphorus concentrations in the blood and support cardiovascular function. Vitamin D3 levels that are too low cause many chronic diseases, which may include heart conditions, conditions associated with deteriorating bone health and autoimmune diseases. Researchers at Ulster University (United Kingdom) have demonstrated that a lack of vitamin D causes the immune system to function abnormally.

If we take vitamin D3 supplements, we must obtain vitamin K2 from food (fermented vegetables, cheeses). Vitamins D3 and K2 work synergistically with calcium and magnesium. In particular, vitamins D3 and K2 must go hand in hand because a lack of vitamin D3 weakens the biological action of K2. It turns out that vitamin K2 deficiency can be just as dangerous as D3 deficiency and can cause brittle bones or vascular disorders.

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test

• This measures alanine aminotransferase – one of the liver function tests,
• The test helps diagnose conditions such as: liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, jaundice, circulatory failure, thyroid disease, cholestasis and liver tumours.

Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test

• This measures aspartate aminotransferase – one of the liver function tests,
• Helps detect conditions such as: heart disease, liver damage, thyroid damage, muscle and joint damage, and bile duct disease.

Ferritin – laboratory test

• Measures the concentration of a protein responsible for storing iron in the body,
• A ferritin concentration that is too low suggests iron deficiency,
• Raised ferritin may be a sign of: excess iron in the body, rheumatoid arthritis, liver damage, spleen damage, bone marrow damage, inflammation in the body or infections.

Iron level test

• Excess iron can cause: heart problems, joint problems,  pancreatic and liver problems, and even liver cirrhosis,
• A deficiency of this nutrient can cause shortness of breath, dizziness and a faster heartbeat, apathy, fatigue, nosebleeds, a tendency to bruise and, above all, a shortage of haemoglobin or red blood cells, known as anaemia.

Calcium level test

• The test assesses the body’s mineral balance in relation to bone health.
• Measuring calcium concentration helps diagnose or assess the risk of skeletal diseases, impaired kidney function, heart dysfunction and digestive system disorders.

The BadamySie.pl medical services shop offers a laboratory test package specially designed for women over 30.

In addition to urine and blood tests, every mature woman should have a check-up with a gynaecologist, an ophthalmologist and a dentist at least once a year. These consultations do not have to take place in the same month – they can be spread out over time, with the examinations repeated at the same time each year.

After turning 30, the following are extremely important for women’s preventive healthcare:
Gynaecological consultation with a gynaecological ultrasound scan

Women who have turned 30 have an increased risk of ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and ovarian cancer, so regular specialist check-ups are extremely important. A gynaecological ultrasound scan (a transvaginal scan), which can detect even small abnormalities, is always an added benefit of the consultation.

Cervical cytology (a smear test) is one of the most important gynaecological tests and should be performed in both young and mature women. Cervical cytology enables the early detection of cervical cancer.

CA125 antigen

This tumour marker helps detect conditions including: breast cancer, endometrial cancer,  ovarian cancer, gastrointestinal cancer and  lung adenocarcinoma,

• A raised CA125 level may indicate an ectopic pregnancy,
• The antigen enables both detection of disease and monitoring of treatment effectiveness,
• CA125 can be associated not only with cancer but also with heart failure, pericarditis, liver disease and diabetes.

Breast ultrasound

Women who have turned 30 should have their breasts checked regularly. Breast palpation performed by a gynaecologist, breast self-examination at least monthly, and ultrasound are very important, allowing the detection of both small and large abnormalities such as cysts, tumours and fibromas.

Resting ECG

The risk of heart disease increases after the age of 30, so having a preventive resting electrocardiogram with a written interpretation is very important.  An ECG examines the electrical impulses sent by the heart. This makes it possible to detect problems such as congenital defects, inflammatory heart diseases, myocardial ischaemia, a heart attack, signs of a previous heart attack (scarring), ventricular overload or heart valve defects.

Blood pressure checks

Healthy people should have their blood pressure checked regularly (at least once a year). Women living with obesity, diabetes or heart disease, or who have previously had problems with high or low blood pressure, should have it checked much more often. The test is very simple to perform, painless and non-invasive. With a suitable device at home, you can check your blood pressure even every few days.

Preventive tests after the age of 30 should be compulsory and free of charge. Unfortunately, Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia (National Health Fund) often lacks the funds for essential tests for people who are ill, so women in good health are even less able to count on a referral from a general practitioner. This should not make us give up on testing, but rather take matters into our own hands  and look after both our physical and mental health – and preventive healthcare allows us to do this.

The BadamySie.pl medical services shop offers laboratory tests, imaging tests and specialist consultations. In one place, without leaving home, we can purchase a service and choose where to have the test. Current prices for diagnostic services are shown on BadamySie.pl.

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