Reproductive Health-Preventive care
By: Mallory Martin
Mammograms
Screen for- Checks to make sure there's no symptoms or cancer in the breast and that everything looks okay.
Who should be getting mammograms- Women and some men
At what age should someone get this?- Ages 40-70
How often should people get this exam? Every 2 years
Pap Smears
Screen for- Cervical cancer
Who should be getting pap smears- Women
At what age should someone get this?- 27
How often should people get this exam?- Every 3 years
Testicular Exams
Screen for- Testicular cancer
Who should be getting Testicular Exams- Men
At what age should someone get this?- Age 25 or as soon as symptoms start to occur such as hard lumps or smooth rounded bumps or any change in the size or shape.
How often should people get this exam? Every year
Prostate Exams
Screen for- Prostate cancer
Who should be getting Prostate Exams- Men
At what age should someone get this?- 50
How often should people get this exam? Every 4 years