What to Expect During a Well Woman Exam

Rose Women's Health is here for all your gynecological needs. Dr. Anya Rose and Dr. Megan Gau perform well-woman exams in Arcadia, CA, to ensure your gynecological health. Keep reading about well-woman exams and come see us if it has been a year since your last gynecological exam.

What is a well-woman exam?

A well-woman exam in Arcadia, CA, is a yearly visit with your gynecologist. Just like you have a yearly checkup with your primary care doctor, a yearly visit with your gynecologist is important for your overall health. This visit is a chance for your doctor to examine you, and an important opportunity for you to talk with your doctor.

What to expect

Well-woman exams are routine visits at your doctor's office, and a typical well-woman visit includes recording your vitals, a conversation about your general health, a pelvic exam, a breast exam, and sometimes a pap smear. If you are sexually active, discuss STI testing with your doctor. Along with your breast exam, your doctor can show you how to self-examine in-between visits. Depending on what is discussed or discovered during your appointment, your doctor could refer you to get blood tests, a mammogram, or other medical tests.

Depending on your family history you may be at an elevated risk for conditions like breast cancer so come to the appointment with as much information as you can. We encourage you to use the time with your doctor wisely. Come to your appointment with any questions about your menstrual cycle, your gynecological or sexual wellness.

Well-woman exams are important for your sexual and overall health, so come see us once a year. To make an appointment with Dr. Anya Rose or Dr. Megan Gau at Rose Women's Health, contact us in Arcadia, CA, at (626) 461-7071.