I often wonder if I really need my yearly women's health exam. I dread that appointment like the plague. I don't know why. Seems like I would be used to it, after all these years on birth control and having two kids. But, I still dread it.
Imagine my surprise (and delight) when I came across an article called Older Americans Over-Screened for Colon Cancer telling me that people are getting screened too often for a lot of things. If I live to be 65 I can forgo the dreaded yearly checkup! Hooray!
I'm pretty sure my doctor will recommend yearly checkups, but doesn't one every three years sound much better than one a year? I'll have to have a discussion with the doc at my next appointment.
OMG I hate hate hate yearly screenings, too. I hate going to the doctor and the dentist at all. Like hate it so much that I feel guilty that I don't go more. I have 2 referrals sitting here right now that I haven't scheduled appointments for. I am bad. Ach.
ReplyDeletethank goodness it's not just me! i've already rescheduled my yearly once this year!
DeleteIs this a regular health check-up? We have a general one every other year but things like cancer prevention or the dentist are done twice a year. And I really try to do all the check-ups because I want to stay as healthy as possible.
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