Examination Item
Basic Health Assessment
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Measure body weight
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BMI calculation
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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
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Self-breast aware
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Mammography
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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:
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
More information
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