Screening
At Well Women, we offer world-class screening
services in the field of women’s health and wellness. Early detection saves
lives, and through our professional services we aim to encourage the importance
of regular screening.
What is a screening?
Screening tests are designed to detect
hidden diseases in otherwise healthy people. These tests aim to find these
diseases early, when they have the best chance of being cured.
Diseases we screen for
Breast cancer screening involves testing otherwise
healthy women for signs could show that a cancer is developing.
From the age of 45, women should start with
annual breast cancer screenings, and can then switch to a biannual mammogram from
age 55. For breast cancer screening, we use mammography. For women who are at
higher risk of getting breast cancer, we use a breast MRI alongside mammograms.
Osteoporosis screening involves bone
density tests in women who think they may be at risk for osteoporosis.
From age 65, women should start getting
screened for osteoporosis. Those with risk factors, such as family history of
osteoporosis, low body mass, and conditions that increase the likelihood of
bone fractures, should start getting screened earlier. For osteoporosis
screening, we use a DEXA scan.
