Prevention is the foundation of women's health - regardless of age. Although the needs of the body change with the stages of life, there is a group of tests that should be performed regularly by every woman. Dr. Alicja Rudek, founder of Al-Med Medical Laboratory, talks about how to take care of health wisely and which tests to perform in each decade of life.
WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK
Preventive health care for women at every stage of life. What tests to perform in your 20s, 40s and 60s?
Published May 13, 2026 13:31
Regardless of age, it is a good idea to regularly perform a basic package of tests: blood count, thyroid hormones, lipid profile, homocysteine. As the expert points out in an interview with us: "Regardless of what age we are, these tests should be done."
At a young age (around 20 years old), gynecological prophylaxis and building good health habits are crucial: regular visits to the gynecologist, cytology, HPV test, testing for TORCH infections.
In the later years of life (around the age of 40), the risk of civilization diseases and cancer increases, so the diagnosis is worth expanding: detailed lipid tests, homocysteine, breast examinations, control of cancer markers as recommended by the doctor. As the expert emphasizes: - Definitely do yourself a breast examination every once in a while (...) This is insanely important.
In old age, the organs responsible for cleansing the body require special attention: urea, creatinine, electrolytes and regular check-ups. - Older people need to remember that already less efficient is our system (...) that is, the kidneys.
