Women can rely on Oswego Health's specialized and comprehensive healthcare services that focus on providing compassionate and knowledgeable care.
From annual screenings to our exceptional healthcare services, Oswego Health has made it convenient for women to receive the best, most modern care, right at home. Our services are dedicated to promoting excellent health at every stage of your life. Our physicians, nurses and other clinical professionals have the latest training and technology available for the diagnosis and treatment of women's health concerns.
Local care you can trust
- Our breast care team includes fellowship-trained breast care surgeon Lisa Lai, MD and surgeon Jai Singh, MD.
- Six convenient medical imaging locations for bone and breast screenings with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in comfortable, private settings.
- Primary care offices located in Fulton and Oswego for annual wellness visits as well as sick visits.
- Caring and compassionate cardiac care team, as well as heart rehab services.
- Our top-rated Maternity Center provides a safe, homelike environment to welcome your newborn into your family.
- Collaboration with Upstate Medical University that offers both oncology and radiation oncology services conveniently in Oswego County.
Reviewed 9/24/2021
Screening tests for women
Find out which tests you should get in each decade of life.
Screening tests can help you find and head off health problems early. Keep reading to find out which tests women should get in each decade of life.
Note: This information is intended as a general guide. Talk to your doctor for details on what types of tests you need and when to get them.
20s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Beginning at age 25, primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea. Yearly through age 24, if you're sexually active. Thereafter depending on your risk factors.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
30s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Cervical cancer. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Diabetes. Ask your doctor.
40s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Breast cancer. Mammogram every year, starting at age 45.
- Cervical cancer. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Start at age 45. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years, starting at age 45.
50s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Breast cancer. Mammogram every year until age 55. Mammogram every 2 years starting at age 55.
- Cervical cancer. Primary HPV test every 5 years (preferred), HPV test and Pap test every 5 years, or Pap test every 3 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
60s—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Breast cancer. Mammogram every 2 years.
- Cervical cancer. Women who have been screened regularly and had normal results can stop screening after age 65.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
- Osteoporosis. Start at age 65; thereafter depends on your risk factors.
70+—Recommended tests:
- Blood pressure. At least every 2 years.
- Breast cancer. Mammogram every 2 years.
- Cervical cancer. Only if you had serious cervical precancer in the past 20 years.
- Cholesterol. Every 4 to 6 years.
- Colorectal cancer. Through age 75, talk to your doctor about screening options.
- Diabetes. At least every 3 years.
- Osteoporosis. Depends on your risk factors.
VISIT THE WOMEN'S HEALTH TOPIC CENTER FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW WOMEN CAN STAY HEALTHY.
Sources: American Cancer Society; American Heart Association; Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; Office on Women's Health