Well Woman Exams

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When it comes to routinely maintaining your health, what do you think of? You likely visit a general practitioner for an annual check-up once a year and go to the dentist twice a year for a cleaning and check-up, but what about more specific health concerns? It is important for women to pursue annual Well Woman Exams to monitor and understand their personal health. These comprehensive exams are a simple process but provide critical information to ensure and promote female wellness. Learn more during a consultation with our team at Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness in San Antonio, TX!

What Are Well Woman Exams?

Well Woman Exams are thorough exams essential for female health and wellness. These exams are centered around comfort and open communication while pursuing a better understanding of your intimate health.

Exams typically include:

  • Breast exam
  • Pap smear
  • Pelvic exam

These exams also include discussing your medical and personal history. You can anticipate discussing your menstrual cycle, history of sexual activity, family planning, and more. It is important to remember this is an opportunity for you to have personal questions answered and obtain critical information. They may also be an important step in obtaining birth control or other methods of contraceptive therapy.

What Could I Expect from an Exam?

Well Woman Exams begin with obtaining your personal medical history as well as related family medical history. The physical portions of the exam will then begin.

A breast exam is performed. The exam is similar to the self-exams performed to check for signs of breast cancer. For women over a certain age or those with a personal or family history of breast cancer, a mammogram may be performed. Mammograms are special X-rays performed to check breast tissue for cancerous irregularities.

Pap smears and pelvic exams are also performed. These tests are used for both internal and external exams to check for specific concerns, such as cysts, irregularities in positions, or other conditions. A pap smear is performed by swabbing the cervix to check for cervical cancer.

Results from pap smears are typically shared shortly after your exam. Abnormal pap smear results may indicate a need for further medical attention, but our team in Texas offers diagnostic tools like a colposcopy to better understand what you may be experiencing.

Well Woman Exams are generally brief, and they may be over before you know it. There may be some levels of discomfort associated with the experience, but it is important to relax and talk to our team about how you are feeling. We are here to support you.

Am I a Good Candidate?

Well Woman Exams are recommended for all women who are sexually active or age 21 or older, whichever happens first. If you have concerns about your feminine health before either occurrence, it is important to seek medical care.

A consultation with our team in San Antonio can help you better understand the details of the exam as well as answer any questions you may have about your personal wellness.

Schedule Your Consultation!

If you believe it is time for your first or next pap smear or other feminine wellness test, contact us today at Aurora Aesthetics and Wellness and schedule your consultation! Our qualified team proudly provides Well Woman Exams in San Antonio, Texas.