Well Woman Exam

What Is a well women exam?

Routine well-woman exams can keep you healthy and can detect women’s health issues before serious problems arise. At Nurture Women’s Health in Frisco, Texas, OB/GYN specialists offer top-quality, patient-centered care at each well-woman exam. They have years of experience diagnosing and treating numerous gynecological conditions.

What is a well-woman exam?

Well-woman exams are an essential part of women’s health maintenance. They include preventive medicine, examinations, diagnosis, and treatments for women’s unique health care needs. Attending yearly well-woman exams is important to maintain optimal health and wellness.

What are the benefits of well-woman exams?

Well-woman exams at Nurture Women’s Health are useful for detecting and treating women’s health issues, such as:

Breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers
Heavy or irregular uterine bleeding
Pelvic pain
Fibroids, ovarian cysts, and polyps
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Endometriosis
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Infertility
Osteoporosis
Hormone imbalance

If you’re at risk of developing a women’s health problem or you experience unusual symptoms, see the experts at Nurture Women’s Health for an evaluation.

What happens during a well-woman exam?

Your women’s health specialist completes a comprehensive physical exam that includes breast and pelvic exams. They might insert a small instrument into your vagina during a pap test, to take samples of cervical cells so a lab can detect signs of cervical cancer.

You don’t require treatment if you’re in good health. However, if you have a general health or gynecological problem, your doctor may suggest lifestyle changes, medications, hormone replacement therapy, or minimally invasive surgical procedures if necessary.

How often should I schedule a well-woman exam?

Schedule a well-woman exam every year or more often if your Nurture Women’s Health specialist recommends it. See your physician if you experience new or unusual symptoms, such as pelvic pain or heavy menstrual bleeding.