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Lipid Profile
Starting at age 20, all women should have blood drawn for a comprehensive lipoprotein profile to measure the cholesterol in their body. According to the Cleveland Clinic, "cholesterol is needed by your body to maintain the health of your cells. [However], too much cholesterol leads to coronary artery disease." The results will determine how often blood needs to be drawn for more testing in the future. Cholesterol ...
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Lipid Profile
Starting at age 20, all women should have blood drawn for a comprehensive lipoprotein profile to measure the cholesterol in their body. According to the Cleveland Clinic, "cholesterol is needed by your body to maintain the health of your cells. [However], too much cholesterol leads to coronary artery disease." The results will determine how often blood needs to be drawn for more testing in the future. Cholesterol medication or dietary changes may be recommended based on the results.
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