In most homes, the woman is the one who books everyone else's check-up. Her husband's sugar test. Her father-in-law's BP review. The children's vaccines. Her own tests wait for next month, and then the month after.
If that sounds familiar, this page is for you. A full body checkup for women does not need to be long or expensive. It needs to include the right tests for your age, plus a few that women need and men do not. This guide explains which tests matter in your twenties, thirties and forties, what to add to a standard package, and how to prepare.
Our gynaecology department in Sonipat shares a building with our NABL-accredited laboratory, so the tests and a consultation with a lady doctor can happen in one morning.
Why women need a slightly different check
Most of a health check is the same for everyone: blood count, sugar, liver, kidney, cholesterol, thyroid and urine. But women face a few problems far more often than men.
- Anaemia, from monthly periods, pregnancy and diet
- Thyroid problems, which are several times more common in women
- Low vitamin D, especially in women who spend most of the day indoors
- Cervical cancer, which a simple Pap smear can catch early
A good check for women covers these on purpose.
Full body checkup for ladies, by age
In your twenties
- Blood count, to check for anaemia
- Thyroid test
- Pap smear, once you are sexually active. Our guide to the Pap smear test for women explains how it is done.
If your periods are irregular, add a pelvic ultrasound and hormone tests. PCOS often first shows up in this decade.
In your thirties
Everything above, plus:
- Blood sugar, especially with PCOS, a family history of diabetes, or diabetes in a past pregnancy
- Vitamin D and vitamin B12, if you feel tired, have body aches, or eat little dairy or meat
This is also the decade when many women plan a pregnancy. A check before trying is a sensible step.
In your forties and after
Everything above, plus:
- Cholesterol, as heart risk rises after menopause
- HbA1c, which shows your average sugar over three months
Around menopause, bone health matters more too. Ask your doctor about calcium, vitamin D and whether a bone density scan suits you. A breast check is also worth discussing at this stage.
Which health checkup package to choose
You do not have to build the list yourself. Our Health+ packages cover the core tests, and you can add the women-specific ones on top.
Health+ Basic covers the essentials: blood count, sugar, liver, kidney, cholesterol, thyroid and urine. The current price is ₹1,199.
Health+ Advanced adds HbA1c, iron studies, vitamin D3 and vitamin B12. The current price is ₹2,199. For many women in their thirties and forties, this is a sensible health checkup package, because it includes the iron and vitamin tests women most often need.
Add a Pap smear if one is due. The current price is ₹800 for a conventional smear or ₹1,200 for liquid based cytology.
All of these prices are as listed on our tests page. The full contents of every package are explained in our full body checkup test list.
Tests that are not useful as a routine check
Some tests sound important but are not good screening tools for healthy women with no symptoms.
CA-125 is often added to "women's packages" elsewhere. It is not a reliable screening test for ovarian cancer in women without symptoms, and a raised result often causes needless worry. It is useful in specific situations your doctor will judge.
AMH measures egg reserve. It is helpful when planning fertility, but it is not part of a routine health check. Our guide to the AMH test explains when it helps.
Booking a check for your mother
Many of our patients over fifty are brought in by a daughter or daughter-in-law. If that is you, a few things help.
Mothers often play down symptoms. Ask her, kindly and in private, about tiredness, breathlessness on the stairs, bleeding after menopause, or leaking urine. These are common and treatable, but rarely mentioned unless someone asks.
Bring her medicine strips, not just the names. Older women are often on tablets from several doctors, and seeing them together matters.
Plan for a morning visit with breakfast packed for after the sample. A fasting wait is harder at sixty than at thirty. And if she would rather speak to the doctor alone for part of the visit, give her that time.
How to prepare
- Fast for 8 to 12 hours before the blood sample. Water is fine.
- Come between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, and before 10 AM if fasting.
- Avoid your period days if a Pap smear is included.
- Bring old reports, so new results can be compared.
- Take your usual medicines, unless your doctor says otherwise.
The WHO fact sheet on anaemia and the NHS guide to cervical screening explain why anaemia checks and regular Pap smears matter so much for women.
Seeing Dr. Deepa Aggarwal
Dr. Deepa Aggarwal, MBBS, DGO, DMRD, DNB (Radiology) sees patients in the gynaecology OPD every day, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM and 5:00–7:00 PM.
A report is only half the job. Book a short consultation for the same morning, and she can go through the results with you, alongside your periods, pregnancies and family history.
Questions women ask about health checks
How often should a woman have a full body checkup?
Once a year is a sensible habit for most adult women. If a result was abnormal, or you have a condition such as thyroid disease or PCOS, your doctor may suggest checking some tests more often.
Can I do a full body checkup during my period?
Blood tests are fine during a period. A Pap smear and a urine test are better done on other days, as blood can affect the results.
Which tests should a woman take for tiredness?
Common causes include anaemia, thyroid problems, low vitamin D or B12, and high blood sugar. A blood count, thyroid test, sugar and vitamin tests cover most of them. Health+ Advanced includes all of these.
Is a lady doctor available for the consultation?
Yes. Dr. Deepa Aggarwal sees patients in the gynaecology OPD every day. Many women are more comfortable discussing periods, pregnancy and screening with a woman doctor.
Book an appointment
This month, book a check for yourself too. Pick a package, come in fasting, and see a lady doctor the same morning.
Book an appointment with the gynaecology OPD, or call reception on +91 96676 67011.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Deepa Aggarwal, MBBS, DGO, DMRD, DNB (Radiology), Saroj Hospital, Sonipat.
This article is general health information, not medical advice. For guidance about your own health, please consult a doctor.
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