30s

In Your 3os

Now is the time to create a strong foundation to protect your health into the future.

These are guidelines only. Your doctor or nurse will personalize the timing of each test to meet your specific healthcare needs.

General health

Full checkup — Including weight and height.
Sleep habits — Discuss at your annual exam.
Thyroid (TSH) test —Discuss with your doctor or nurse.
HIV screening — Get this test if you are at risk for HIV infection (unprotected sex, sexually transmitted disease, or used drugs with needles).

Heart health

Blood pressure test — At least every two years.
Cholesterol panel — Total, LDL, HDL and triglycerides; discuss with your doctor or nurse.

Diabetes

Blood glucose or A1c test — Get screened if you have sustained blood pressure greater than 135/80, take medicine for high blood pressure, or are at risk for developing diabetes.

Breast health

Breast self-exam —Become familiar with your breasts so you can identify any changes and discuss with your doctor or nurse.
Clinical breast exam — At least every three years.

Reproductive health

Pap test — At least every three years.
Pelvic exam — Yearly.
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests —Both partners should get tested for STIs, including HIV, before initiating sexual intercourse. Get a chlamydia test yearly if you have new or multiple partners.

Mental health screening

Eye and ear health

Skin health

Skin exam— Monthly self-exam of skin and moles and as part of a routine full checkup with your doctor or nurse.

Oral health

Immunizations

Seasonal influenza vaccine— Yearly.
Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis booster vaccine— Every 10 years.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine — If your vaccine series is incomplete, discuss with your doctor or nurse.
Meningococcal vaccine— Discuss with your doctor or nurse if you are a college student or military recruit.

Sources: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention