20s & 30s—exploring and growing
As a woman in your 20s or 30s, you may start asking yourself a lot of questions. Should I start a family? How can I improve my eating habits? Am I depressed or is what I’m feeling something else? Or, maybe you have been so busy you haven’t had time to think about any of these questions—or your well-being.
At The Christ Hospital Health Network, our Women’s Health Services can help you sort through your birth control or birth choice options. We can help you get your nutrition and physical activity back on track. If you don’t have one already, it’s important to find a physician to partner with you on your path to health and wellness. Your physician can guide you and serve as your medical home to coordinate any preventive screenings or care you may need.
At this time in your life, it’s essential to take care of yourself—focus on exercise, good eating habits, stress management and early detection of potentially life threatening issues. Now more than ever, it’s important to think about your mental and physical health as you lay the foundation for your health in the future.
Recommended screenings
Staying healthy is a combination of caring for yourself and getting the right medical care decade by decade. Here’s a guide to help you keep track of recommended routine screenings.
Health screenings in your 20s & 30s:
Annual blood pressure test
Annual eye exam
Annual flu vaccine
Annual wellness visit
Clinical breast exam every year
Regular dental exams and cleaning
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) tests yearly—if sexually active with multiple partners
Additional screenings depending on your health status:
Health tips
The key to maintaining a healthy and balanced life is to make small changes daily to see improvements in your health and energy levels. Here are some health tips for your 20s & 30s:
Do not smoke
Drink alcohol in moderation
Eat well
Form a relationship with a physician you like and trust
Get 1,000 mg of calcium with vitamin D per day
Get 30 minutes of exercise daily
Have regular physical exams
Maintain a healthy body weight
Prepare for family planning
Protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies
Reduce stress
Watch for signs of depression
Wear sunscreen
Conditions and services in your 20s & 30s
As a woman, you may develop different health issues throughout your life that need medical attention. Below is a quick reference about medical conditions and services in your 20s & 30s.
By staying healthy—physically, mentally and emotionally—during your 20s and 30s, you create a strong foundation for good health later in life.