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health screenings every woman needs.

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Keeping track of which preventive health screenings you need and when to get them can be confusing—especially if you feel fine. Screenings can help detect issues early when they're easier to treat.1So, getting them done on time can help you avoid bigger health problems down the road.

MD Live doctors have compiled an essential care list for you based on their most trusted healthcare sources. Here are guidelines for 6 preventive screenings women need throughout their lifetime:

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Preventive screenings are only available through select health insurance plans at this time.

For ages:	Screening:	How often2:
18 and up	Wellness visit Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, mental health, and more	Annually
21 through 653	PAP Cervical cancer	Every 3-5 years, if prior test is normal
13 through 644	STI Sexually transmitted infections	Dependent on age, STI type, and risk factors
45 through 75	Colorectal Colorectal cancer5	Every 1-10 years, depending on screening type
40 through 746	Mammogram Breast cancer	Every 1-2 years
65 and up7	Bone density Osteoporosis	Varies per individual

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Ages and frequency for screenings are based on recommendations for people at average risk. Screenings may not be suitable for people below or above recommended age ranges. Your doctor can tailor your screening recommendations depending on your age, personal and family health history, and life expectancy.
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https://www.cdc.gov/cervical-cancer/screening/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/cervical/basic_info/screening.htm
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https://www.cdc.gov/sti/testing/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/std/prevention/screeningreccs.htm
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https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer/screening/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/
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https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/screening/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/basic_info/screening.htm
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https://americanbonehealth.org/bone-density/how-often-should-i-have-a-bone-density-test/

talk to an MD Live board-certified doctor about screenings you may need.

If you are wondering when to do certain screenings, MD Live doctors can talk to you about screenings you may need, in-home screening options, and answer questions you may have. They can also help coordinate care with a doctor near you.

If you have MD Live Primary Care as part of your health plan benefits, MD Live can order and support you with:8

Screening mammography for breast cancer
DEXA bone density scan for osteoporosis screening
Ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
Ultrasound for breast cancer screening follow-up
Diagnostic mammography for breast cancer screening follow-up

Here’s how it works:

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Preventive screenings are only available through select health insurance plans at this time.

Schedule a wellness or routine care visit.
MD Live primary care doctors can identify and order recommended preventive screenings during wellness and routine care visits. Choose an MD Live doctor and schedule your visit in a week or less.

Complete your screening.
Your MD Live care team will help you schedule your screening at an in-network imaging center near you and complete any necessary prep work, making the process quick and hassle-free.

Review your results and follow up.
Review your screening results in your MD Live patient portal. Your MD Live doctor will let you know if follow-up care is needed and help coordinate additional screenings or refer you to a local doctor.

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MD Live Primary Care makes it easy to take care of your health by providing:

Convenient, flexible appointments in just days instead of weeks or months, with evening, weekend, and same-day options available.9

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Same-day appointments are not guaranteed and are subject to provider availability.

Comprehensive care for weight management, menopause, sexual health, and chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and more.10^,11

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MD Live doctors can provide routine care for patients with type 2 diabetes. Patients with type 1 diabetes should use MD Live Urgent Care for emergency insulin refills.
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Anti-obesity medications (e.g., Wegovy, Saxenda, Contrave) are available at the physician's discretion, except in the following states - Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and New Jersey. These medications are only available through a Primary Care Routine Care visit and cannot be prescribed during any other type of MD Live visit (e.g., Primary Care Wellness Screening, Urgent Care, etc.).