Much like regular dentist visits help catch potential cavities early, screening for overall wellness and reproductive health enables more proactive treatment.
At Advanced Women’s Health & Surgery, we dive even deeper than most traditional care settings, using thorough diagnostics to empower women with a more comprehensive understanding of their condition.
A regular well-woman exam allows us to detect dysfunction and concerns before symptoms arise, so you can receive earlier diagnosis and preventative care.
Read on to learn about the personalized screenings available for our patients, or book your well-woman exam in Westlake.
Testing on Your Terms
Before moving forward with a women’s wellness exam, you speak with one of our experienced staff members, who listens to your health concerns, verifies your insurance, and collects your payment information. Then, they describe any additional forms you will need to fill out prior to your appointment.
Your Appointment
On the day of your well-woman exam in Westlake, your doctor reviews the details outlined in your medical history. At this time, you have space to provide additional details or ask questions.
Personalized Screening
A typical screening begins with a breast and pelvic exam. If we believe other testing can offer further insights into your condition, your physician then performs additional in-office examinations.
These diagnostic tests might include:
- Pap smear: Your physician uses a device called a speculum to access your cervix and collects a sample of cells. Then, we test these cells for any abnormalities.
- Blood tests, including a hormone panel: We draw a small sample of blood to gauge your hormone levels, including sex, thyroid, and other adrenal hormones.
- Ultrasound: Advanced imaging technology allows your provider to check your uterus, cervix, and ovaries for any growths or other irregularities.
- Mammogram: To dive even deeper than a physical breast examination, our providers can refer you for further imaging outside the office. A mammogram uses X-ray technology to view the breast tissue more comprehensively, enabling us to detect lumps or growths before they can be felt by touch.
- Colposcopy: One of our experienced physicians uses a magnifying device to closely examine the health of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
- Hysteroscopy: A provider inserts a small scope into the vagina, using the tiny, lighted camera to look inside the uterus and cervix, checking for the presence of abnormalities like polyps.
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP): If an initial pap smear or colposcopy reveals unusual cell growths, your doctor can perform a LEEP, removing a portion of the abnormal cervical tissue for further testing.
- Endometrial biopsy: Your physician removes a small sample from the tissue lining the uterus, called the endometrium, to examine it under a microscope. This closer examination enables us to check for precancerous or cancerous cells.
We understand how personal and sensitive these tests can feel. Throughout the screening process, your provider checks in with you regularly and accommodates your requests to keep you comfortable during the examination.
Customizing Your Treatments
Following a breast and pelvic exam, your provider can notify you immediately of any atypical results. For deeper diagnostics, you can expect to receive your test results within 1 to 2 weeks of your well-woman exam.
The outcome of your testing enables us to give you a diagnosis—or a clean bill of health. Should your examination indicate an abnormality, our skilled practitioners help you formulate a treatment plan that addresses your concerns.
Your personalized proactive care might involve hormone therapy, fibroid management, or gynecological surgery.
Find Answers With Annual Wellness Exams
Often, an annual physical with a GP just scratches the surface of your intimate wellness. With a well-woman exam in Westlake tailored to more sensitive concerns, we can take action to protect your intimate health.
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