Women need to have regular physical exams in their 40s. Whether this is every year, or every other year or every third year is up to you and your primary care practitioner. If you have, or are at high risk for, any health conditions, you should have an annual physical exam. While some of the elements of a standard physical exam may not be necessary year in and year out, these visits provide an opportunity for you to discuss things with your physician.
Women need to have regular physical exams in their 40s. Whether
this is every year, or every other year or every third year is up
to you and your primary care practitioner. If you have, or are at
high risk for, any health conditions, you...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Women need to have regular physical exams in their 40s. Whether this is every year, or every other year or every third year is up to you and your primary care practitioner. If you have, or are at high risk for, any health conditions, you should have an annual physical exam. While some of the elements of a standard physical exam may not be necessary year in and year out, these visits provide an opportunity for you to discuss things with your physician.Women need to have regular physical exams in their 40s. Whether this is every year, or every other year or every third year is up to you and your primary care practitioner. If you have, or are at high risk for, any health conditions, you... More
