Well Woman Exam

Identifying signs of cancer or other conditions that can affect your reproductive health as a woman is an important benefit of an annual well-woman exam. At Premiere Medical Center the experienced medical providers offer well-woman exams in-office to assess your reproductive and sexual health. Female nurse practitioners exclusively perform pelvic and breast exams and Pap smears for your comfort. Call the office in the Toluca Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, to schedule a well-woman exam or book an appointment online today!

What is a well-woman exam?

A well-woman exam is a preventive evaluation of a woman’s reproductive system and sexual health. This routine visit helps the providers at Premiere Medical Center detect early signs of potentially serious health issues before you have symptoms or complications.

You should schedule a well-woman exam once a year, even if you’re feeling well and not having any health concerns. Only the female nurse practitioners at Premiere Medical Center perform these preventive exams.

What happens during a well-woman exam?

During your well-woman exam at Premiere Medical Center  your provider spends time reviewing your personal and family health histories to identify any risk factors for diseases like cervical or breast cancer.

They assess your vital signs and perform a pelvic exam to check the health of your uterus and other reproductive organs. 

During your pelvic exam, your nurse practitioner may also complete a Pap smear to check for precancerous or cancerous cells in your cervix. The test involves swabbing your cervix with a small instrument to collect a sample of cells.

As part of your well-woman exam, your nurse practitioner also examines your breasts to check for lumps or other abnormalities that may indicate cancer.

If your exam reveals any underlying health issues, your provider may recommend additional diagnostic testing and can discuss your treatment options. 

What are the benefits of a well-woman exam?

An annual well-woman exam is essential to a woman’s preventive health care plan. Keeping up with your yearly visits ensures that you stay healthy longer and increases your chances of avoiding serious, long-term complications.

In addition to evaluating your reproductive health, the Premiere Medical Center providers can also address concerns you have about your sexual health and risk factors for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

The practice also has resources available to help you improve your overall health. The providers can recommend diet and lifestyle changes that help you maintain a healthy weight and a high quality of life.

Call Premiere Medical Center to schedule your annual well-woman exam or book an appointment online today.