Healthdirect Australia is not responsible for the content and advertising on the external website you are now entering.
Health checks for women
Mammography
A mammogram is a type of X-ray used to screen for breast cancer. Learn more about the process, plus the benefits and risks of mammography.
Skin cancer diagnosis
Skin cancer is diagnosed by physical examination and biopsy. Find out more about mole checks and how skin cancer is diagnosed.
Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference
Learn to estimate whether or not you are a healthy weight by calculating your body mass index (BMI) and measuring your waist circumference.
What is a healthy blood pressure?
It's important to have your blood pressure checked, as high blood pressure can affect blood flow to your organs. Discover more about this simple test.
Cholesterol and lipid tests
A cholesterol (or lipid profile) test looks at the various levels of cholesterol and other fats in your blood.
Blood glucose test
Blood glucose tests, also sometimes called blood sugar tests, are usually used to check for or monitor diabetes.
Bowel cancer screening
Bowel cancer screening is important for early detection. A national screening process is in place called the faecal occult blood test (FOBT).
Eye tests
Regular eye tests can pick up problems before you notice any symptoms – and you don’t need a referral to see an optometrist.
Genetic testing
Genetic testing can give you vital information if you're planning a family or if you, or your partner, has a genetic disorder.
Cervical screening test
Pap smears have been replaced by a new cervical screening test to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), helping protect women from cervical cancer.
Need more information?
These trusted information partners have more on this topic.
Top results
Health checks for women - Better Health Channel
A woman at high risk of a particular disease should be checked more frequently and/or at an earlier age.
Read more on Better Health Channel website
Cervical screening | Queensland Health
Resources for clinicians and authorised Pap Smear Providers about cervical screening programs in Queensland.
Read more on Queensland Health website
HPV test - Lab Tests Online AU
How, when and why HPV testing is done.
Read more on Lab Tests Online AU website
Cervical screening test - Lab Tests Online AU
Why, when and how to get a cervical screening test
Read more on Lab Tests Online AU website
Cancer Screening - Breast Screening
Breast Screening home page.
Read more on Department of Health website
Cancer Screening - Cervical Screening
Cervical Screening home page.
Read more on Department of Health website
Diagnostic imaging, scans and X-rays | Australian Government Department of Health
Diagnostic imaging includes ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scans, X-rays (including mammography), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine imaging and positron emission tomography (PET). Find out what were doing to support this important part of our health system.
Read more on Department of Health website
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes can have a healthy baby, but there are extra risks during pregnancy
Read more on Diabetes Australia website
Stroke hits women hardest Stroke Foundation - Australia
Read more on Stroke Foundation website
Health checks you should have: a checklist - myDr.com.au
Everyone should have regular examinations andscreening teststo helpdetectdiseases early, before symptoms have developed.Talk to your GP about health checks you should hav
Read more on myDr website
Top results
