Gynecology

We recommend patients in their 20’s and 30’s have an annual wellness exam. This exam may include a Pap smear, pelvic exam, discussion of contraceptive needs and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections, breast exam and instructions on how to perform breast self-exams. Family planning may also be discussed. During your wellness exam your physician will discuss healthy lifestyle choices including healthy diet and exercise, not smoking and alcohol only in moderation. Counseling on currently recommended cancer screening guidelines will be reviewed.

We recommend patients in their 40’s and 50’s have an annual wellness exam. This exam may include a Pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam and instructions on how to perform breast self-exams. Regular breast cancer screening with mammograms may be discussed. This visit may also include counseling for osteoporosis prevention and bone density testing if indicated. Other discussion for this visit includes possible peri-menopausal or age-related changes you can expect, as well as contraceptive needs and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections. During your wellness exam your physician will discuss healthy lifestyle choices including visiting your primary care provider for regular health screenings, healthy diet and exercise, not smoking and alcohol only in moderation.

An annual wellness exam is recommended during the menopausal years and after. This exam may include a Pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam and instructions on how to perform breast self-exams. In addition to an annual mammogram, bone density testing is recommended approximately every other year. During your wellness exam your physician will address issues including vaginal dryness, incontinence, urinary frequency and sexual dysfunction as well as any concerns you may have. If indicated, hormone replacement therapy may be discussed. During your wellness exam your care provider will discuss healthy lifestyle choices including visiting your primary care provider for regular health screenings, taking calcium and exercising to prevent bone loss, healthy diet, not smoking and alcohol only in moderation.