Gynecological Examination

Examination Item

Basic Health Assessment

  • Measure body weight

  • BMI calculation

  • Blood pressure measurement

Suggested Check-up Schedule

Every two years for women at or under age 39. Every year for women at age 40 or above.

If there is any abnormal result from the basic health assessment, you should seek further treatment.

More information

Department of Health-Central Health Education Unit, Exercise and Nutrition:

http://www.cheu.gov.hk/eng/resources/exercise.html

Examination Item

Cervical Smear

Suggested Check-up Schedule

Women who have ever had sexual experience should have regular cervical cancer screening every year for 2 consecutive years. If both results are normal, they can have the tests done every 1 to 3 years.

If you have an abnormal test result, your doctor will advise you on the appropriate treatment and frequency of monitoring. If you experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, you should seek medical consultation even if you are not due for a routine medical appointment.

More information

Cervical Screening Programme:

http://www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk/english/res/res_booklets.php

Department of Health-Family health Services, Cervical screening:

http://www.fhs.gov.hk/english/health_info/class_life/woman/woman_wm_cervical.html

Examination Item

Breast Examination

  • Self-breast aware

  • Mammography

  • Breast ultrasound scan

Suggested Check-up Schedule

Every month, starting from age 20.

Every year, starting from age 40.

Breast ultrasound scan and/or mammography may be advised by your doctor if you have sign or symptom, or family history of breast disease.

More information

Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation, breast cancer prevention:

http://www.hkbcf.org/

Health zone-Central Health Education Unit, prevention and screening for breast cancer:

http://www.cheu.gov.hk/eng/resources/women.html

Department of Health-Family health Services, breast awareness and prevention of breast cancer:

http://www.fhs.gov.hk/english/health_info/class_life/woman/woman_wm_breast.html

Examination Item

Suggested Check-up Schedule

Suggested Check-up Schedule

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