What is a well-woman exam?

A well-woman exam is an appointment to check on your reproductive wellness and general female health. 

All women need well-woman exams, so whether you’re planning a family or starting menopause, Oasis Women's Wellness Center can help you. Your well-woman exam typically includes a pelvic exam, a breast exam, and a general physical exam. 

Although a well-woman exam is definitely a chance to get help for any issues you're currently dealing with, it's largely preventive in nature. In many cases, a well-woman exam is the first opportunity to learn about changes in your body, for example, uterine fibroids, that may require treatment. 

If you're due for any testing, it's part of your well-woman exam. Most women have a Pap smear cervical cancer screening during their well-woman exam. You may also need other preventive care like the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination or sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing.

You also discuss birth control and family planning during well-woman exams. You can make changes to your birth control, discuss conception and pregnancy, and get all the information you need to stay healthy. 

What is the right age to begin well-woman exams?

Oasis Women's Wellness Center welcomes girls starting at age 14. Adolescence is a time of dramatic and often confusing body changes, which is why having board-certified female physicians with a compassionate and gentle approach can make all the difference. 

Girls can discuss their period, sex, birth control, and their changing bodies with a doctor who really cares. This helps set the stage for a trusting doctor-patient relationship that girls can rely on at every stage of their life.

Oasis Women's Wellness Center always tailors well-woman exams for patient needs, including age. For example, young girls might have a basic physical but not a pelvic exam until they're older. 

What happens if my well-woman exam uncovers health problems?

If your well-woman exam uncovers problems or possible issues, Oasis Women's Wellness Center can do urine and blood tests, ultrasound imaging, and other tests on-site to learn what's causing the problem. Then, you can start treatment that's personalized for the condition and situation. 

Oasis Women's Wellness Center customizes well-woman exams for you, so don’t hesitate to get the care you need. Reach out by phone or through the online scheduler.