Health Check-Ups Checklist
The Berry Health Checklist
What is this checklist?
This checklist to help you make informed preventive health choices to maintain the best health at every stage in life
Many women are unsure about which screenings and check-ups are necessary at different stages of life. Some are even unaware that certain tests exist. It's essential to track what's happening with your body and take proactive steps to prevent chronic diseases.
This checklist is a helpful tool for women to stay on top of their health, with age-wise recommendations for screenings like Pap smears, mammograms, and routine check-ups. It provides approximate cost of each test and ideal check-up intervals. A practical guide to feeling your best at every stage.
When to use this checklist
When deciding which tests to get at each stage of life.
To understand what each test is for.
To prepare for the outcomes of the tests or screenings.
You don’t need to search endlessly on Google or compare different sources. These tests are recommended by our doctors and based on guidelines from trusted health organizations.
What To Check — And Why It Matters
HPV test
A test in which cells are tested for DNA or RNA from certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that are known to cause cervical cancer. These high-risk types of HPV can also cause other types of cancer, including cancers of the anus, vagina, vulva, penis, and oropharynx. An HPV test may be used alone for cervical cancer screening (also called primary HPV testing), or it can be done at the same time as a Pap test (called cotesting). An HPV test may also be done after certain abnormal Pap test results. Also called human papillomavirus test. 1
HPV is very common, and most people don’t know they have it. But some types are high-risk and can silently cause cancer over time. This test helps your doctor find those risks early, so you can take action before it becomes serious.
Pap Smear
A microscopic exam of cells from the cervix to detect any abnormal changes. A procedure in which a small brush is used to gently remove cells from the surface of the cervix and the area around it so they can be checked under a microscope for cervical cancer or cell changes that may lead to cervical cancer. 2
This test helps catch changes in the cervix before they become cancerous, so they can be treated early. Recommended every 3 years
Self Breast Exam
A way a person can check their own breasts by feeling for lumps or other changes. Breast self-exams can help a person learn how their breasts normally look and feel and notice when changes occur. Also called BSE. 3
You are the first line of defense when it comes to your breast health. Monthly self-exams help you get familiar with how your breasts normally feel, so you’re more likely to spot small changes early.
Routine check-up
A routine health check-up is a periodic medical examination aimed at assessing overall health, identifying early signs of disease, and encouraging preventive care.
It includes:
Vital signs check: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature
Blood tests: Complete Blood Count (CBC), blood sugar, lipid profile (cholesterol), liver and kidney function tests
Thyroid function test (TSH)
Urine analysis
Optional screenings: ECG, chest X-ray, vitamin levels, and gender-specific tests
Conditions like diabetes, thyroid issues, or high cholesterol can sneak up silently. You might feel “off” but not know why—these tests help uncover hidden problems before symptoms appear. By tracking these numbers yearly, you and your doctor can spot trends and act early, often preventing a disease altogether.
Mammogram
A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast.
Mammograms can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. This type of mammogram is called a screening mammogram. Screening mammograms usually involve two or more x-ray pictures, or images, of each breast. The x-ray images often make it possible to detect tumors that cannot be felt. 4
Mammograms are one of the most effective tools for early detection of breast cancer. They can find very small tumors and even microcalcifications — tiny calcium deposits that may be an early sign of cancer, long before symptoms appear.
Catching these early means simpler, more effective treatment and a better chance of full recovery.
Berry Perspective
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What To Do Next?
See where you are on this checklist
Book a test at your nearest lab OR online diagnostic service
Consult your family doctor OR the doctor provided by the service-provider
Find out if there are any extra tests you need to stay healthy.
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