Reproductive Health
Destiny
Mammograms
- Mammograms are used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. You should go every one or two years for a mammogram
- Mammograms are for women
- You should start having regular mammograms at age 40
- You should go every one or two years for a mammogram
Why Should Women Start Regular Mammograms
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast/mammograms-fact-sheet Mammaograms
Pap Smears
- Pap smear is a medical test that helps doctors figure out if there are any problems with a girl's cervix
- Pap smears can identify infections and other problems, including abnormal cells that may develop into cancer if they are not treated
- Women should get pap smears
- Once the girl turn 21 she should start getting pap smears
- Women should get a pap smear test every 3 years. Some women might need to get tested more often, though. So you should ask your doctor.
Pap Smears
Testicular Exams
- Checks for unusual lumps in test, indication for testicular cancer
- Only in men
- Start getting examined age 15
- Important to examine yourself or get examined every month
Testicular Exams
Prostate Exam
- Tests for prostate cancer
- Only in men
- Suggested to be tested between ages 40-75
- Examination frequency depends on PSA levels which are prostate- (specific antigen levels)
Prostate Exam