Health Audit for Women
The women’s health audit is a thorough health check-up that combines laboratory analyses, clinical examinations, and a doctor’s summary. The service helps to assess your general health status, key risk factors, and the need for further examinations or counselling to detect or prevent potential health problems early.
What does the women’s health audit include?
Laboratory Analyses
- Complete blood count: A general overview of the body’s current state, shows the status of the immune system, oxygen transport capacity, and the body’s fluid balance.
- Serum ferritin: Shows the body’s iron stores.
- C-reactive protein (high-sensitivity): A sensitive marker for inflammation and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Glucose: The body’s primary and main source of energy, an important regulator of metabolism.
- Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c): An overview of the long-term blood sugar level in the body.
- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT): Primarily a reflector of liver cell damage, may also indicate skeletal muscle diseases.
- Aspartate aminotransferase (AST): An indicator of muscle tissue damage, its level in the blood also increases in case of liver damage.
- Creatinine: An indicator of kidney function.
- Cholesterol: Assessment of the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases.
- LDL cholesterol: Assessment of cardiovascular risk.
- HDL cholesterol: Assessment of cardiovascular risk.
- Triglycerides: Shows the general fat content in the blood.
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D deficiency is associated with several diseases.
- Potassium: A routine analysis for fluid and acid-base balance disorders.
- Sodium: Diagnosis of fluid balance disorders.
- Magnesium: Participates in carbohydrate metabolism, protein synthesis, and muscle and nerve function.
- Uric acid: An indicator of kidney function.
- Urine strip analysis: Primarily for assessing urinary tract health.
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): For detecting thyroid pathology.
Clinical Examinations
- Exercise ECG test (cycle ergometer or treadmill).
- Spirometry (functional check of the lungs).
- Audiometry (hearing acuity check).
- X-ray of the chest area.
- Blood pressure measurement.
- Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound.
- Anthropometry (measurements of height, weight, waist circumference).
Appointments and Examinations with Specialists
- Vision acuity check with an optometrist (determining visual acuity, assessing eye dryness, measuring eye pressure, biomicroscopy of the anterior part of the eye, prescribing glasses and issuing a prescription, recommendations for treatment and further examinations).
- Physiotherapist’s appointment.
Doctor’s Appointments to Prepare the Audit Summary
- Collecting the patient’s medical history.
- Commenting on the results of the analyses and examinations.
- Recommendations.
Specialist Appointment
A specialist is recommended by the doctor conducting the health audit summary.
When to see the specialist
- Assessing general health status and risk factors
- Assessing risk factors for cardiovascular disease
- Checking blood pressure, blood sugar, and blood lipid levels
- Assessing liver and kidney function indicators
- Assessing iron stores, vitamin D, and other selected laboratory markers
- Clarifying the need for an initial assessment of thyroid function
- Initial mapping of possible causes of fatigue, lack of energy, or general unwellness
- Assessing risks related to body weight and lifestyle
- Assessing vision, hearing, and musculoskeletal condition
- Clarifying the need for further examinations or a specialist consultation if necessary
Risk factors for a women’s health assessment
A health assessment can help evaluate your overall health status and risk factors. If you experience new, persistent or worsening symptoms, it is always recommended to consult a doctor.
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Family predisposition
The presence of chronic diseases or heart diseases in close relatives can increase hereditary risk factors and be important information for prevention -
General health check-up
If you want to assess your general health status and risk factors. -
Hearing loss or impairment
Changes in hearing, such as decreased hearing, muffled sounds, or a feeling of blocked ears. -
High blood pressure
Elevated blood pressure is an important cardiovascular risk factor. -
High cholesterol level
Cholesterol level is elevated or there is a suspicion of a cholesterol metabolism disorder, especially if the indicators do not improve with conventio -
Musculoskeletal complaints or decreased performance
A physiotherapist's assessment can help map the problem more accurately. -
Reduced exercise tolerance or recovery ability
Greater fatigue, weakness, or slower recovery than usual after physical exertion, which may be accompanied by shortness of breath or chest discomfort. -
Risk of diabetes or suspected blood sugar disorder
It is possible to assess several important risk indicators, and the HbA1c analysis (glycohemoglobin) provides an overview of the average blood sugar l -
Significant changes in well-being
General weakness, lack of energy, balance disorders, or headache, which may occur separately or together and indicate various health conditions. -
Unexplained weight change
If body weight increases or decreases without a clear reason. -
Worsening vision
Changes in visual acuity or quality of vision, such as blurred vision, difficulty seeing near or far, or a different perception of vision than before.
How to prepare for your appointment
- Bring your ID card or another form of identification.
- Preparation for tests: It is recommended to drink plenty of fluids during the 24 hours before, but do not eat or drink (except water) for 10-12 hours before the blood tests. Avoid coffee, energy drinks, and smoking on the day of the examination. Before the abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, you must not eat or urinate for 2-3 hours.
- Medications: Inform the doctor of all medications you are taking. Some medications may need to be temporarily stopped before the examination.
- Clothing: Wear comfortable sports clothes and shoes suitable for physical exercise.
- Questions: Think about any questions you may have about the examination and ask the doctor before the procedure.
What to expect during your appointment
Registration
Upon arrival, register at the reception and present your identification document.
Blood samples and tests
A nurse will take a blood sample from a vein and measure your blood pressure, weight, and height.
Laboratory analyses
A complete blood count, cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), glucose, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), C-reactive protein (CRP), creatinine, potassium, sodium, magnesium, uric acid, ferritin, vitamin D, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and a urine strip analysis will be performed.
Clinical examinations
An exercise ECG, spirometry, audiometry, chest X-ray, and an abdominal and pelvic ultrasound will be carried out.
Specialist assessments
Vision is assessed by an optometrist, and the musculoskeletal condition is assessed at a physiotherapist’s appointment.
Interpreting results
At the doctor’s summary appointment, the results of the analyses and examinations will be commented on, and recommendations for further steps will be given, including for specialist consultations.
Payment & Appointment Info
Prices
Tallinn
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Health audit for women The package includes one free consultation with a Digital Clinic doctor. | 545 € |
Everywhere else in Estonia
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Health audit for women The package includes one free consultation with a Digital Clinic doctor. | 545 € |
Payment methods
Meliva Health Insurance covers this service under Preventive Care coverage. Check your personal coverage limits in the ERGO app.
Referral
You can book this service as a self-paying patient without a doctor’s referral.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the women’s health audit important?
The women’s health audit is important because it provides a comprehensive overview of your health, helps to discover risk factors for health problems, and gives you the opportunity to consult with specialists on how to maintain your health and improve your quality of life.
Do I need to fast for the health audit?
Yes, for the laboratory analyses, it is recommended to fast for 10-12 hours before the blood is drawn to ensure accurate and reliable results. Before the abdominal and pelvic ultrasound, you must not eat, drink, or urinate for 3 hours.
How quickly will I get the results?
The results of the analyses and examinations are usually ready within 1 working day. The doctor’s appointment to prepare the audit summary takes place after all the results are ready.
What should I do if my results are outside the normal range?
If the results of the health audit are outside the normal range, the doctor will comment on them in detail and give personal recommendations for further action, including referring you to a specialist if necessary.