Annual Well Woman Exam
The annual well‐woman exam is an essential part of your ongoing health maintenance. During your exam, we may recommend certain tests, such as Pap tests, breast exams, blood work, and more.
A normal annual well‐woman exam includes the following:
Overall assessment of:
- Health status and physical activity
- Menstrual/contraceptive status
- Sexual health and sexual activity
- Tobacco, alcohol, and drug use
- The need for periodic health screening tests (examples: Pap test, cholesterol, mammograms)
- Discussion of specialty‐appropriate medications and refills
A gynecologic‐oriented physical exam, including:
- Height
- Weight
- Body Mass Index (BMI)
- Abdominal exam
- Breast exam
- Pelvic exam
Other tests/exams that may be performed:
- Vaccinations for flu,
- Vaccinations for human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Covid-19 Vaccines and Boosters.
- Chlamydia and gonorrhea
- HIV testing for sexually active adolescents and adults
Other tests/exams that may be performed:
The intent of the annual well‐woman visit is for routine health maintenance. The assumption is that you do not have specific medical problems or conditions.
If you wish to discuss additional issues, please let the Front Desk know so they can schedule additional time for this.
If you are evaluated for a problem‐oriented issue by your provider (e.g., infections, sexual dysfunction, abdominal bleeding, back pain, sleeping problems), you or your insurance may be billed separately and in addition to your well‐ woman visit since problem‐oriented visits usually necessitate a separate office visit.
Depending on your insurance, you may be responsible for additional fees for the problem‐oriented portion of your visit. Please review your insurance coverage for information on what is covered as part of your visit.