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An annual check-up for women is an important part of preventive healthcare. It typically includes a comprehensive evaluation of a woman’s overall health, with a focus on reproductive and gynecological health.

While the specific components of the exam may vary depending on factors such as age, medical history, and individual health needs, our exams often include:

1. Medical history review: The healthcare provider will ask about any changes in health, medications, family medical history, and lifestyle habits.

2. Physical examination: This may include measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, and body weight, as well as a general physical examination to assess overall health.

3. Breast examination: The healthcare provider will perform a clinical breast examination to check for lumps, changes in breast tissue, or other abnormalities.

4. Pelvic examination: This includes an external and internal examination of the reproductive organs to check for any abnormalities, such as cysts, fibroids, or signs of infection. A Pap smear may also be performed to screen for cervical cancer, depending on age and risk factors.

5. Pelvic floor assessment: Some healthcare providers may also assess pelvic floor muscle strength and function, particularly for women who have symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

6. Screening tests: Depending on age and risk factors, additional screening tests may be recommended, such as blood tests for cholesterol, diabetes, or sexually transmitted infections, as well as bone density testing for osteoporosis.

7. Contraceptive counseling: For women of reproductive age, the healthcare provider may discuss contraceptive options and provide guidance on family planning.

8. Immunizations: The healthcare provider may review immunization history and recommend vaccines such as the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, or the influenza vaccine.

9. Health counseling: The healthcare provider may provide guidance on lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management, as well as recommendations for preventive health measures such as mammograms or colonoscopies.

Iowa Women’s Health Center believes annual check ups are important even for patients that are feeling healthy, as preventative medicine can go a long way towards preventing more serious health problems in the future.

annuals

An annual check-up for women is an important part of preventive healthcare. It typically includes a comprehensive evaluation of a woman’s overall health, with a focus on reproductive and gynecological health.

While the specific components of the exam may vary depending on factors such as age, medical history, and individual health needs, our exams often include:

1. Medical history review: The healthcare provider will ask about any changes in health, medications, family medical history, and lifestyle habits.

2. Physical examination: This may include measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, and body weight, as well as a general physical examination to assess overall health.

3. Breast examination: The healthcare provider will perform a clinical breast examination to check for lumps, changes in breast tissue, or other abnormalities.

4. Pelvic examination: This includes an external and internal examination of the reproductive organs to check for any abnormalities, such as cysts, fibroids, or signs of infection. A Pap smear may also be performed to screen for cervical cancer, depending on age and risk factors.

5. Pelvic floor assessment: Some healthcare providers may also assess pelvic floor muscle strength and function, particularly for women who have symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction.

6. Screening tests: Depending on age and risk factors, additional screening tests may be recommended, such as blood tests for cholesterol, diabetes, or sexually transmitted infections, as well as bone density testing for osteoporosis.

7. Contraceptive counseling: For women of reproductive age, the healthcare provider may discuss contraceptive options and provide guidance on family planning.

8. Immunizations: The healthcare provider may review immunization history and recommend vaccines such as the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine, or the influenza vaccine.

9. Health counseling: The healthcare provider may provide guidance on lifestyle factors such as nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and stress management, as well as recommendations for preventive health measures such as mammograms or colonoscopies.

Iowa Women’s Health Center believes annual check ups are important even for patients that are feeling healthy, as preventative medicine can go a long way towards preventing more serious health problems in the future.