Wellness Exams

For most women, annual physicals have been replaced by periodic wellness exams based on age and general health. While it may be tempting to think of these visits as optional, they provide a unique opportunity for exchanging vital information with your doctor. Get Healthy. Stay Healthy.

What to Expect

Ages 39 and Under

  • Medical history review
  • Physical examination
  • Vaginal PH evaluation
  • LABS that may be ordered
    –  Comprehensive metabolic panel
    –  Complete blood count (CBC)
    –  Lipid profile – LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides
    –  May include pelvic and breast exam
    –  Thyroid function screening (TSH)
    –  A1c
    –  HPV testing and Pap smear
  • Contraception refill
  • Baseline mammogram may be ordered
  • Fitness and nutrition evaluation

Ages 40-49

  • Medical history review
  • Physical examination includes pelvic and breast exam
  • Vaginal PH evaluation
  • LABS
    –  Comprehensive metabolic panel
    –  Complete blood count (CBC)
    –  Lipid profile – LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides
    –  Thyroid function screening (TSH)
    –  A1c
    –  Hormone testing as needed
  • Mammogram* ordered
  • Pap smear when indicated

Ages 50 and Older

  • Medical history review
  • Physical examination
  • Menopausal assessment
  • Comprehensive metabolic panel
  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Lipid profile – LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides
  • Urinalysis
  • Thyroid function screening (TSH)
  • CA-125 test optional
  • Assessment of need for further testing:
    –  Electrocardiogram (EKG)
    –  Exercise treadmill stress test
    –  Calcium scoring CT scan (heart)*
    –  Bone density test (DEXA)*
    –  Mammogram
    –  Chest X-ray
    –  Audiogram
    –  Ultrasound of ovaries
    –  Fitness and nutrition evaluation
    –  Colonoscopy**
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