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For most women, annual physicals have been replaced by periodic wellness exams based on age and general health.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.

Woman staying healthy with regular wellness exams

What to Expect

Woman under 40, wellness exam age group

Ages 39 and Under

Medical history review

Physical examination

Vaginal pH evaluation

Contraception refill

Baseline mammogram may be ordered

Fitness and nutrition 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

Woman in her 40s, wellness exam age group

Ages 40-49

Medical history review

Physical examination includes pelvic and breast exam

Vaginal pH evaluation

Mammogram ordered

Pap smear when indicated

Labs

Comprehensive metabolic panel

Complete blood count (CBC)

Lipid profile – LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides

Thyroid function screening (TSH)

A1c

Hormone testing as needed

Woman over 50, wellness exam age group

Ages 50 and Older

Medical history review

Physical examination

Urinalysis

CA-125 test optional

Labs

Comprehensive metabolic panel

Complete blood count (CBC)

Lipid profile – LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides

Thyroid function screening (TSH)

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

Contact Us

2333 W. 57th Street, Suite 101, Sioux Falls, SD 57108