Menopause-specific Medical Check Up:

1. PRELIMINARY EVALUATION

Days before the check-up, you will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. The internist doctor will adapt the check-up tests to your needs.

2. COMPLETE MEDICAL TESTS

  1. Complete Clinical Evaluation:
  • Medical History: Detailed review of symptoms, family history, and risk factors.
  • Physical Examination: General evaluation of the state of health.
  1. Laboratory Tests:
  • Lipid profile: Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
  • Fasting Glucose and Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c): To assess risk of diabetes.
  • Thyroid function: TSH, T3 and T4 to rule out thyroid problems.
  • Complete Blood Count: To check for anemia and other blood disorders.
  • Liver and Kidney Function: AST, ALT, bilirubin, creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN).
  • Vitamin D and Calcium Levels: Important for bone health.
  1. Hormone Testing o Estrogen and Progesterone:
  • To evaluate hormone levels.
  • Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Indicative of menopausal status.
  1. Bone Health Assessment
  • Bone Densitometry (DEXA): To measure bone mineral density and assess the risk of osteoporosis.
  1. Cardiovascular Evaluation
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG): To check for arrhythmias or heart problems.
  • Echocardiogram: If deeper heart disease is suspected.
  • Stress Test: In case of important cardiovascular risk factors.
  1. Gynecological Evaluation
  • Mammography: For breast cancer screening.
  • Breast Ultrasound: In case of high breast density.
  • Pap smear and HPV test: For cervical cancer screening.
  • Transvaginal ultrasound: To evaluate the uterus and ovaries.
  • Pelvic exam: To check for abnormalities in the reproductive organs.
  1. Mental Health Assessment
  • Depression and Anxiety Questionnaires: To assess mental health, as menopause can affect mood.
  1. Sleep Assessment
  • Sleep Study: If there are symptoms of sleep apnea or sleep disorders.
  1. Other Tests
  • Cognitive Function Assessment: Especially if there are memory or cognitive problems.
  • Complete ophthalmological examination: Visual acuity + Intraocular pressure + Campimetry + OCT
  • Audiometry: To evaluate hearing.

3. POST EVALUATION

Your internist doctor will detail in a personalized way the results of your tests to inform you about their specific health, prevention and quality of life recommendations.

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