Annual Well Woman Exam FAQ's

At North Scottsdale Women’s Care, our dedicated providers ensure your annual well-woman check-up is both thorough and personalized. During your visit, we'll address all your health queries and delve into your medical and familial health history. We will discuss your sexual wellness, relationships, and lifestyle choices like drug, alcohol, or tobacco use. We will conduct a pelvic examination to inspect the health of your reproductive organs, along with a breast exam. If you're 40 or older, or have a family predisposition to breast cancer, we may suggest a mammogram. Interested in family planning or contraception? This is the perfect time to have that conversation. Additionally, we offer STD screenings for those who desire it, seamlessly integrated into this yearly visit. Depending on your health history, we might recommend more regular check-ups.

1. If you're getting ready for your first appointment with us, a little prep work can help ensure a smooth experience. Start by collecting all relevant health documents and familiarizing yourself with your family’s medical history. Equip yourself with a list of questions or topics you'd like to broach during the consultation. Some focal areas patients often touch upon include:

• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Contraceptive choices
• Dietary recommendations
• Sexual wellness
• Preparing for pregnancy
• Mental wellness
• Menstrual cycle variations

North Scottsdale Women’s Care is ready to offer an array of resources, from stress reduction strategies to dietary and exercise guidelines, even smoking cessation assistance.

As part of your annual well-woman exam, you may also receive a Pap smear that tests for precancerous cells in the cervix. During a Pap smear, we will use a long cotton swab to take a cell sample from your cervix, and it will be sent to a medical laboratory.

If the results of the Pap smear indicate a potential problem, we will contact you directly to discuss your treatment options.

To schedule a well-woman exam, book an appointment online or by calling the office directly.