Table of Contents

When should I have my first visit?
What can I expect during my well-woman visit?
What happens during the physical exam?
Breast cancer awareness
Health goals and follow-up care

What can I expect during my well-woman visit?

Just like any other doctor’s appointment, you will complete forms that will ask about your health history, family medical history, medications, and other details about your health.

A discussion and review of your health habits and history is one of the most important components of your well-woman visit, so that is where your provider will typically start your visit.

Some of the topics your provider may ask about include:

● Medical history and family health history
● Sexual activity
● Eating and physical activity habits
● Medications, vitamins, minerals and herbs
● Home life and relationships

What happens during the physical exam?

For your physical exam, your provider will examine your body which may include:
● A pelvic exam to check your vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, rectum, pelvis, and ovaries for any abnormalities
● A pelvic exam to check your vulva, vagina, cervix, uerus, rectum, pelvis, and ovaries for any abnormalities
● A pelvic exam to check your vulva, vagina, cervix, uterus, rectum, pelvis, and ovaries for any abnormalities

Most women will have a pap smear every 2-5 years starting at age 21, depending on age and clinical history. There are exceptions to these guidelines which may result in more frequent screenings.

Breast cancer awareness

Your gynecologist plays a critical role in helping reduce the incidence of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer by identifying women with elevated risk.

During your well-woman visit, your provider will perform a clinical breast exam to feel for lumps or other changes.

At home, being familiar with how your breasts look and feel can help you notice symptoms such as lumps, pain, or changes in size.‍

Next steps

Ready to book your Well-Woman Visit at Epiphany Women's Health? We are conveniently located in Peoria, IL, and we are here to get you back on top of your game and living your best life.

Please call us, or book an appointment online.