Reproductive Health
Thomas Burchell
Who should be getting a test?
Mammograms are for Middle aged women who may have cancer in the breast. While testicular cancer is for men who may have gotten cancer in the scrotum. Prostate exams are for older men and pap smears are for women, sometimes men.
At What Age Are The Tests Given?
Mammograms- Middle Age women 30-50's
Testicular Cancer- Younger Men 20-40's
Prostate Exams- Older Men 50-70's
Pap smears- Women 21-65
How Many Times Should Tests Be Given?
Mammograms- Every 2 years for women 50-75 years old
Pap Smear- Women age 21-30 should get tested every 3 years
Testicular Cancer- Check yourself every month
Prostate Exam- Every 4 years
Check ups
Mammograms are xrays of the breast in women, used to check for breast cancer in women with no symptoms.