EARLY DETECTION, BETTER OUTCOMES

The health checks every woman should prioritise

- By Chiranti Sengupta | Senior Editor

Many health conditions do not arrive with obvious warning signs.

High blood pressure, diabetes, early-stage cancers, thyroid disorders and even heart disease can develop quietly for years before symptoms appear. That is why preventive screening deserves a permanent place in every woman's health plan.

Experts advise women to think of screening as a routine health check-in rather than a search for illness. It helps identify potential health concerns before symptoms appear, giving women and doctors more opportunities to intervene early and improve long-term outcomes.

“Preventive screening is one of the most effective ways to improve women’s health and longevity by identifying diseases at an early, more treatable stage,” says Dr Ghada Shate, Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology, HealthHub — Arabian Center. “Recommendations should always be individualised based on personal and family history, ethnicity, lifestyle, and risk factors.”