Wellness Exams

Regular health exams and tests can help prevent health problems. They also can help find problems earlier on, when treating the issue is easier. As a woman, there are special exams and screening that you will need. During your wellness visit, your physician will usually do:

• A pelvic exam - an exam to check if internal female organs are normal by feeling their shape and size.
• A Pap test - a test to check for cancer of the cervix, the opening to a woman's uterus. Cells from the cervix are examined under a microscope.
• A clinical breast exam - to check for breast cancer by feeling and looking at your breasts.

Your physician may also recommend other tests, such as an HPV test or a mammogram.