Well Women Exams in Orange, CA
Well Woman Check-Ups
We request a $25 fully-refunded deposit to hold an appointment.
Overview
Schedule a well-woman visit every year. The well-woman visit is an important way to help you stay healthy.
Well-woman visits include a full checkup, separate from any other visit for sickness or injury. These visits focus on preventive care for women, which may include:
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Services that improve your health by preventing diseases and other health problems.
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Screening tests, which are medical tests to check for diseases early when they may be easier to treat.
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Education and counseling to help you make informed health decisions.
What happens during a well-woman visit?
Your well-woman visit is a chance to focus on your overall health and wellness. There are 3 main goals for the visit:
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Documenting your health habits and history
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Getting a physical exam
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Setting health goals
What to Expect
Health habits and history
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Before your physical exam, the doctor or nurse will ask you to answer some questions about your overall health. These questions may cover topics like your:
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Medical history and family health history
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Mental health history, including depression
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Sexual activity and sexual partners
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Eating and physical activity habits
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Use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
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Use of any medicines, vitamins, minerals, or herbs
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Home life and relationships
Physical exam
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If you're comfortable with it, the doctor or nurse will examine your body, which may include:
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Measuring your height and weight
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Calculating your body mass index (BMI) to see if you're at a healthy weight
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Checking your blood pressure
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Taking your temperature
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Doing a clinical breast exam (feeling your breasts and under your arms for lumps or other changes)
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Doing a pelvic exam (looking at your vagina and feeling around your pelvis)
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Basic blood work.
