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Women's Life Stages 20's
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Spirit Life Stages

I'm in my 20's

As a woman in your 20s, you are on the "pulse" of life: learning the rhythms of your body and experiencing the extraordinary energy of your spirit. Now is the time to find out what makes you feel happy, healthy and strong.

Every day, be:

  • Physically active
  • Nutritionally smart
  • In-the-know about preventive screenings

  • Skin
    • Baseline mole and overall skin exam - at least once every three years by a physician
    • Practice monthly self-exam of all moles
  • Heart
    • Baseline cholesterol panel - total, LDL, HDL and triclycerides
    • Blood pressure - at least once every two years
  • Reproductive
    • Annual internal exam with Pap test
    • Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) - up to age 26
  • Eyes, Ears and Teeth
    • Baseline vision exam
    • Baseline hearing exam
    • Semiannual dental visits for exam and cleaning
  • General
    • Immunizations
    • Tetanus once every TEN years
    • Meningococcal vaccine - discuss with your healthcare provider if attending college
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