Women’s health exams look after both your whole-body health and the concerns specific to females. Typical exams can include:

General health checks

The providers at Sanctuary Health Practices check your height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse. He also checks your lungs, heart, eyes, ears, nose, throat, and skin to look for issues and update your records.

Vaccinations

If you need any vaccinations, Sanctuary Health Practices can administer HPV, flu, or other shots during your women’s health exam.

Disease screening

Your provider may do urine and blood tests to check for conditions like STDs, urinary tract infections, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

Female-specific exams

A pelvic exam evaluates your uterus and ovaries. It may include a Pap smear, which checks for abnormal cells that could indicate cervical cancer. A clinical breast exam checks for lumps and other abnormalities. Depending on your age, you may need to schedule a mammogram as well.

The providers at Sanctuary Health Practices can prescribe birth control as part of your pelvic exam if needed. If you’re going through menopause, he can often prescribe hormone replacement therapy.

Disease management

A pelvic exam evaluates your uterus and ovaries. It may include a Pap smear, which checks for abnormal cells that could indicate cervical cancer. A clinical breast exam checks for lumps and other abnormalities. Depending on your age, you may need to schedule a mammogram as well.

The providers at Sanctuary Health Practices can prescribe birth control as part of your pelvic exam if needed. If you’re going through menopause, he can often prescribe hormone replacement therapy.

Generally, you should book a women’s health exam once a year if you’re in good overall health. If you have ongoing health problems or experience a new issue, you’ll need to schedule your appointments more often according to your provider’s recommendations.