Annual Screening

Your annual well-woman examination is an important part of maintaining your overall health and well-being. During your visit, our healthcare team will take the time to discuss your gynecologic health, address any concerns, and review any changes in your medical history, symptoms, or medications.

 

A comprehensive physical examination will be performed to evaluate your health and identify any new concerns or abnormalities.

Depending on your age, health history, and individual needs, additional screenings and testing may be recommended, including:

 

Pap Smear and HPV Testing
Mammography
Bone Density Screening
Pelvic Ultrasound
Hemoccult Testing
Laboratory Testing

 

Your medications and prescriptions will also be reviewed and updated to ensure your medical records remain current and that you continue to receive the highest level of care throughout the year.

 
Pap Smear & HPV Screening

A Pap smear is an important screening tool used to detect changes in the cells of the cervix and vagina before they develop into more serious conditions. During your examination, a small sample of cells is gently collected from the cervix and vagina and sent to the laboratory for evaluation.

As part of your screening, your sample may also be tested for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Certain high-risk strains of HPV are associated with an increased risk of cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers if left undetected and untreated.

Pap smears can also identify cellular changes related to infections, including bacterial or yeast infections, allowing for early diagnosis and treatment.

 
Colposcopy

If your Pap smear results indicate abnormal cellular changes, additional evaluation through a procedure called a colposcopy may be recommended.

 

A colposcopy is a minor, in-office procedure that uses a specialized lighted microscope to closely examine the cervix, vagina, and vulva. If an area of concern is identified, a small tissue sample (biopsy) may be obtained and sent to the laboratory for further evaluation.

This procedure helps determine the cause of abnormal findings and guides the development of the most appropriate treatment plan.

 
Pelvic Ultrasound

A pelvic ultrasound may be recommended to further evaluate symptoms or abnormalities identified during your examination.

 

Using high-frequency sound waves, ultrasound technology creates detailed images of the reproductive organs, allowing for immediate analysis and interpretation in the office.

 

 

Thickening of the uterine lining
Endometrial polyps
Ovarian cysts
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Uterine fibroids
Pelvic pain
Abnormal uterine bleeding

 

Our in-office ultrasound services provide timely answers and support the development of a personalized treatment plan tailored to your individual healthcare needs.