A consultant explains the periodic examinations necessary for women after the age of fifty

Medical analyzes and examinations

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Dr. Maha Al-Nimr, a consultant obstetrics and gynecology, explained the necessary periodic examinations that women must perform periodically after the age of fifty.

Al-Nimr indicated, in a tweet via her official account on Twitter, that there are 6 basic examinations that women must perform periodically at this age.

Al-Nimr pointed out that these examinations include:

1- Visiting the doctor for an annual check-up.

2- Comprehensive blood tests (sugar, liver, fats, salts, vitamins D and B12).

3 – Bone density to detect osteoporosis.

4- Mammogram of the breast.

5 – Examination of cervical cytology.

6 – Examination for colon cancer.