A variety of dipstick tests can be used to test for urinary infections. Some reveal the presence of white blood cells drawn to fight infecting microorganisms, and others show the presence of nitrites produced by bacteria. If there is any suspicion of a urinary tract infection, a doctor should be consulted and antibiotic treatment started. Ovulation and Pregnancy . Ovulation test kits allow women to calculate their periods of maximum fertility and either plan conception efforts or take contraceptive measures accordingly.
Pregnancy testing uses a color change in a urine sample to indicate if a woman is pregnant.
Bowel Cancer . As with many other cancers, the earlier bowel cancer is detected, the better the prospects for treatment and recovery. Breast Self-Examination . The American Cancer Society recommends that premenopausal women examine their breasts every month in the week following their menstrual periods, when their breasts are least likely to be swollen or tender. Postmenopausal women, as well as younger women who do not have regular periods, should nevertheless examine their breasts on the same day each month so that testing conditions will be reasonably similar.