Here are important ways for a woman age 40 to stay healthy.

Schedule these screenings, doctor visits, and other services:

• Blood pressure screening
• Breast cancer screening 
• Cervical cancer screening
• Hepatitis C screening
• HIV testing
• Important vaccinations, including the seasonal flu vaccine
• Well-woman visit

If you're sexually active, talk to your doctor about:

• Birth control
• Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing
• Syphilis testing

If you're planning to become pregnant, make sure you're getting enough folic acid. 

Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about:

• Alcohol use
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Drug misuse
• Relationship violence
• Your weight

Ask your doctor if you're at risk for:

• Breast or ovarian cancer 
• Heart attack and stroke
• Hepatitis B
• Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI)
• Osteoporosis
• Type 2 diabetes