Well Woman Exam
A well-woman exam is one of the most important steps that women of all ages can take to protect their health.
This is an annual preventive screening of breast and gynecological diseases. During the visit, your doctor will discuss your health and lifestyle behaviors and will perform a physical exam of your breast and pelvis.
Your women’s health specialist is your partner in screening for issues like breast cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer that aren’t a part of a regular physical exam.
Well-women exams are important for a number of reasons.
- Contraception options
- Emotional Well-being
- Fertility Questions
- Hormone Questions
- Menstruation Concerns
- Relationship Health
- Sexual Wellness
- STDs and STIs
What is checked for during the exam and what tests will be performed?
- Breast exam
- Pelvic exam – to check for uterine or ovarian abnormalities and screen for cervical cancer.
- Depending on age, a mammogram or bone density scan may be ordered.
- Depending on age, a Pap smear and possibly a test for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) may be ordered.