Health checks for women

Essential Health Checks for Women

Regular health checks can help prevent and detect diseases early, often when treatment is most effective. Here’s a quick guide on what checks you need and when:

Blood pressure check: Every 2 years from age 18 (more often if at risk)
Cholesterol check: Every 5 years from age 45 (age 30 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women)
STI screening: Regularly for sexually active women
Pre-pregnancy care: As needed for women of childbearing age
Breast self-check: Monthly for all women
Breast cancer screening (mammogram): Every 2 years from age 50–74
Heart health check: At least every 2 years from age 45 (or 30 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women)
Diabetes screening: Every 3 years from age 40
Bone health review: Annually from age 45 or post-menopause
Cervical screening: Every 5 years from age 25–74
Bowel cancer screening: Every 2 years from age 50
Skin checks: Regular self-checks; see GP if changes appear

Healthy Ageing

Eye test: From age 65 if vision changes occur
Hearing test: Annually from age 65
Dental check: At least once a year
Vaccination review: Annually

Women’s Health Services

Women’s health including Implanon and IUCD insertions & removals
Contraception including IUCD and Implanon insertion/removal
Perimenopause and menopause care
Focused and dedicated menopause management

Pregnancy & Early Motherhood

Breastfeeding advice
Infant sleep issues

For more information, visit Jean Hailes for Women’s Health.
Speak to your GP about any additional checks you may need based on your personal risk factors.

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Menopause Health Assessments

Our nurses are now trained in providing comprehensive menopause health assessments, helping women navigate this important stage of life with confidence and care. These assessments are now supported by a Medicare rebate, making expert menopause care more accessible than ever.

New Treatment Options Now Available

Estrogel Pro, a menopausal hormone therapy, is now listed on the PBS and backed by excellent safety data.
Slinda has also been added to the PBS, offering a contraceptive option for women who cannot take the combined oral contraceptive pill. It can also be used as the progestogen component of menopausal hormone therapy (off-licence use).

Experienced Menopause Doctors

Our dedicated GPs — Dr Sharon Vasey, Dr Chantelle Belladonna and Dr Aye Kyaw — each have a special interest in menopause health and are proud members of the Australasian Menopause Society.
All three recently attended the 2025 AMS Conference in Fremantle, ensuring they remain up to date with the latest evidence-based approaches to menopause management.

Affordable Long-Acting Contraception

From 1 November 2025, new Medicare rebates for IUCDs (Mirena) and Implanon have come into effect, making long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) more affordable for women.
The Mirena is an excellent option for managing heavy menstrual bleeding and providing effective contraception during perimenopause — safe, reliable, and now more accessible.