The check-up that can't wait
Pap smear, mammography and ultrasound have the right moments to enter your routine — and everything changes when there's family history. This guide lays out the picture so you bring the right questions to your appointment.
The screening that starts early
The cervical cancer screening usually enters the routine from the start of sexual activity or a guideline-defined age range, and repeats at regular intervals while results stay normal. It's one of the most established screenings precisely because of its regularity.
- Frequency set with your gynecologist
- Continuity matters more than intensity
- Previous results help interpret new ones
When breast screening begins
Screening mammography has a recommended age range that can be brought forward when there's a family history of breast cancer. Knowing your family history is what defines whether you start earlier and how often.
- Starting age based on guidelines and risk
- Family history can bring the start forward
- Comparing with previous exams improves accuracy
According to your situation
Ultrasounds (transvaginal, breast, thyroid) and other assessments are indicated according to age, symptoms and history. They're not a fixed routine for everyone — they're defined case by case with the professional.
- Individualized recommendation, not one-size-fits-all
- Symptoms and history guide the request
- Bringing your full history avoids repeated exams
Family history changes the calendar
In women's health, family history is decisive: it can bring screenings forward, increase frequency and add exams. That's why it's worth keeping it gathered and at hand — at home and, above all, at the doctor's office.
- Gather the history of first-degree relatives
- Keep the record accessible for each appointment
- Update it whenever a new case appears in the family
Family history isn't a registration detail. It's the data that changes when, how often and which exams enter your routine.
Your routine exams, right on time.
Nuya keeps track of your schedule, considers your family history and alerts you when each exam is due — so no important check-up gets left for later.
Download on the App StoreThis content is educational and does not replace evaluation by a health professional. The indication and frequency of each exam should be defined with your doctor, according to your history.