Full checkup, including weight and height

You should have 2 checkups in your 20s and 2 in your 30s.

Blood pressure test

You should have your blood pressure checked every 3 to 5 years. If your blood pressure numbers are high, or if you have other health problems, you may need to get it checked more often.

Cholesterol test

You should get a cholesterol test starting at age 20, then every 5 years. If you have diabetes, heart disease, kidney problems, or certain other conditions, you may need to be monitored more closely.

Clinical breast exam

You should get a clinical breast exam at least every 3 years starting in your 20s.

Pap test

Most women should have a Pap test starting at age 21 and repeat the screening every 3 years. At age 30, you can continue having the Pap test every 3 years or you can have the Pap combined with HPV (human papillomavirus) testing every 5 years.

Pelvic exam

You should get a pelvic exam yearly at age 21 and older.

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) and infection (STI) tests

You and your partner should get tested for STDs and STIs, including HIV, before entering a sexual relationship with each other. You should also get tested for STDs and STIs if you decide to have sexual intercourse with new or multiple partners. If you are younger than 25 and sexually active (or are over 26 and have new or multiple sexual partners, or have a sex partner with an STI), you should get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea yearly.

If you are pregnant, you should be tested for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B. You may also need chlamydia and gonorrhea screening starting early in pregnancy if you’re at-risk. Whether or not you are pregnant, talk to your doctor to understand what tests are most appropriate for you based on your individual situation.

Complete eye exam

If you have glaucoma or if you have a risk factor for developing it, such as diabetes, high blood pressure or a family history of glaucoma, you should see an ophthalmologist even if you are younger than 40. If you have diabetes, you should get your eyes checked yearly.

Hearing test

You should get your hearing tested every 5 years.

Skin exam

You should have your doctor check your skin as part of a routine full checkup, however, you should also perform monthly self-exams. Be sure to check your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer, and see a dermatologist if you notice any changes.

Dental exam

You should go to the dentist once or twice a year for an exam and cleaning. Ask your dentist about any dental X-rays you may need.

Mental health screening

Talk with your doctor if you have been feeling sad or hopeless, or have lost interest in the things you used to enjoy.

Full checkup, including weight and height

You should have a full checkup every year.

Blood pressure test

You should get your blood pressure checked every year. If your blood pressure numbers are high, or if you have other health problems, you may need to get it checked more often.

Cholesterol test

Your cholesterol should get checked every 5 years. If you have other health problems, you may need to have your cholesterol checked more often.

Blood glucose test

You should get a blood glucose test starting at age 45, then every 3 years.

Mammogram (X-ray of breast)

You should get a mammogram every 1–2 years.

Clinical breast exam

You should have a clinical breast exam yearly.

Pap test

Most women in this age group should have a Pap test every 3 years OR have a Pap combined with HPV testing every 5 years.

Pelvic exam

You should have a pelvic exam yearly.

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) and infection (STI) tests

You and your partner should get tested for STDs and STIs, including HIV, before entering a sexual relationship with each other. You should also get tested for STDs and STIs if you decide to have sexual intercourse with new or multiple partners.

If you have new or multiple sexual partners, or have a sex partner with an STI, you should get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea yearly.

If you are pregnant, you should be tested for syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B. You may also need chlamydia and gonorrhea screening starting early in pregnancy if you’re at-risk. Whether or not you are pregnant, talk to your doctor to understand what tests are most appropriate for you based on your individual situation.

Complete eye exam

You should get a baseline eye exam at age 40. If you have diabetes, you should get your eyes checked every year. If you have a family history of glaucoma or are an African American (which puts you at higher risk for glaucoma), get checked every 2 years.

Hearing test

You should get your hearing tested every 5 years until age 45. Then get tested every 3 years at age 45 and older.

Skin exam

You should have your doctor check your skin as part of a routine full checkup, however, you should also perform monthly self-exams. Be sure to check your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer, and see a dermatologist if you notice any changes.

Dental exam

You should go to the dentist once or twice a year for an exam and cleaning. Ask your dentist about any dental X-rays you may need.

Mental health screening

Talk with your doctor if you have been feeling sad or hopeless, or have lost interest in the things you used to enjoy.

Full checkup, including weight and height

You should have a full checkup every year.

Blood pressure test

You should get your blood pressure checked every year. If your blood pressure numbers are high, or if you have other health problems, you may need to get it checked more often.

Cholesterol test

You should get your cholesterol checked every 5 years. If you have other health problems, you may need to have your cholesterol checked more often.

Blood glucose test

You should get a blood glucose test every 3 years.

Mammogram (X-ray of breast)

You should get a mammogram every 1–2 years.

Clinical breast exam

You should have a clinical breast exam yearly.

Pap test

Most women in this age group should have a Pap test every 3 years OR have a Pap combined with HPV testing every 5 years.

Pelvic exam

You should have a pelvic exam yearly.

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) and infection (STI) tests

You and your partner should get tested for STDs and STIs, including HIV, before entering a sexual relationship with each other. You should also get tested for STDs and STIs if you decide to have sexual intercourse with new or multiple partners.

If you have new or multiple sexual partners, or have a sex partner with an STI, you should get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea yearly. Talk to your doctor to understand what tests are most appropriate for you based on your individual situation.

Fecal occult blood test

If this is the screening you use, you should get it done yearly.

Flexible sigmoidoscopy (with fecal occult blood test)

If this is the screening you use, you should get it every 10 years.

Colonoscopy

If this is the screening you use, you should get it every 10 years.

Complete eye exam

If you have diabetes, you should get your eyes checked every year. If you are over age 60, are an African American over 40, or have a family history of glaucoma, get checked every 2 years. (People in these categories have a higher risk of developing glaucoma.)

Hearing test

You should get your hearing tested every 3 years until age 60. At age 60 and above, you should get tested every 2 years.

Skin exam

You should have your doctor check your skin as part of a routine full checkup, however, you should also perform monthly self-exams. Be sure to check your skin regularly for signs of skin cancer, and see a dermatologist if you notice any changes.

Dental exam

You should go to the dentist once or twice a year for an exam and cleaning. Ask your dentist about any dental X-rays you may need.

Mental health screening

Talk with your doctor if you have been feeling sad or hopeless, or have lost interest in the things you used to enjoy.