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When you�re in your 20s and feeling pretty good, it�s easy to forget how important this decade is for your health. It�s the time in your life to form healthy habits, to rid yourself of any unhealthy habits left over from your younger days and to address any health challenges that you might already have. And for many women, the 20s is also a time to lay a healthy foundation for your new family.


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	These are basic recommended guidelines for health screenings that should take place when you're in your 20s. But every woman is different, with her own health history. Be sure to talk with your doctor about which screenings you should have, and how frequently you should have them. Blood pressure (every 2 years) What is this? Get Screening Reminder Eye exam (once in the 20s) What is this? Get Screening Reminder Hearing test (once every 10 years after age 18) What is this? Get Screening Reminder Pap test (every 1 to 3 years) What is this? Get Screening Reminder Skin health (every 3 years by a doctor at age 20) What is this? Get Screening Reminder find a doctor near you



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