Menopause is when your final menstrual period ended 12 months ago. 51 is the average age, but symptoms can occur in the 40’s.

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How frequent should you have a check up and what things should you do?

Learn how to manage your health in your 50’s

Every 2 years:

• Breast Screening,

• Bowel Faecal Occult Blood Test

Every 5 years:

• Cervical Screening Test

• Have your blood pressure checked whenever possible

• Cardiovascular Disease risk assessment, no more than 5 yrs

• Check weight and height, BMI opportunistically

Should I be tested for heart disease?

An online self assessment can determine your risk for osteoporosis.

If you are at higher risk, this is further assessed by a Bone Mineral Density Scan (BMD scan).

Bone Mineral Density scans attract a Medicare rebate if eligibility criteria are met.