What women need to do this year to keep their bodies happy and healthy BY BLAIR TIDWELL, RECENT GRADUATE, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY Remember going to those yearly childhood “stick out your tongue and say ‘Ahhh’” checkups at the doctor?
Even if you’re too old to get a lollipop at the end of the visit now, you should still be making those annual appointments—especially if you’re a woman. While all college students should be concerned about their health, women have a complex and different set of guidelines to protect their bodies. College is a great time to take advantage of the student health services at your school and form a habit of regular doctor visits and healthy practices. The checklist we’ve put together here should help you get started and keep track of the most important aspects of women’s health. Annual Physical Exam with a General Practitioner Why it’s important: In a recent Student Health 101 poll, about 81% of women responding said that they go to the doctor or gynecologist at least once a year. The results show that a majority of women are keeping up with their checkups and concerned about their health. While some young people probably don’t think about going to the doctor until they come down with somet
