Annual Well-Woman Exams
Preventive care that keeps you a step ahead.
An annual well-woman exam is the foundation of good gynecologic health. It's a yearly check-in that lets your provider screen for issues early — often before symptoms appear — and gives you dedicated time to ask questions about your body, your cycle, contraception, or anything that's changed.
Depending on your age and history, your visit may include a Pap test and HPV screening, a pelvic and breast exam, and a conversation about screenings like mammograms or bone density. Not every visit needs every test — Dr. Fan follows current screening guidelines and tailors your exam to you.
For younger patients or those new to gynecologic care, a first visit is often just a conversation. There's no pressure and no rush — the goal is to make care feel comfortable and routine.
Understanding the well-woman exam
A well-woman exam is a preventive visit focused on your overall reproductive and general health. Rather than waiting for a problem, it's a proactive check that helps catch concerns early, when they're most treatable.
It's also protected time to talk. Whether you have questions about your cycle, birth control, fertility, menopause, or a symptom you've been wondering about, this visit is designed to make space for them.
Signs and symptoms
While the exam is preventive, it's a good time to raise anything you've noticed, such as:
- Changes in your menstrual cycle
- Pelvic pain or discomfort
- Unusual vaginal discharge or bleeding
- Concerns about contraception or fertility
- Menopausal symptoms like hot flashes or sleep changes
- Any new or lingering health questions
If something's been on your mind, this is the visit to bring it up.
How we evaluate it
Your exam is tailored to your age, history, and needs. It may include a review of your health history, blood pressure and other vitals, a pelvic and breast exam, and a Pap test or HPV screening when appropriate.
Dr. Fan follows current screening guidelines rather than a one-size-fits-all checklist, so your visit reflects what's actually recommended for you — no more, no less.
What your visit may include
- A review of your health history and any concerns
- Pap test and HPV screening as appropriate for your age
- Pelvic and breast exam
- Guidance on additional screenings like mammograms
- A conversation about contraception, fertility, or menopause
- Referrals or follow-up if anything needs a closer look
You leave with a clear picture of your health and a plan for staying ahead of any concerns.
Preventive care is the quiet work that keeps small things from becoming big ones.
When to see Dr. Fan
Schedule a well-woman exam if:
- It's been a year (or more) since your last visit
- You're due for a Pap test or screening
- You have new symptoms or health questions
- You're establishing care with a new gynecologist
Your visit, step by step.
- Step 1
Review
We review your history and any concerns you'd like to bring up.
- Step 2
Screen
Screenings appropriate to your age and history.
- Step 3
Discuss
We go through results and next steps together.
- Step 4
Plan
Schedule follow-up or referrals if needed.
Annual Well-Woman Exams: your questions.
Ready to take the next step?
Call us or request an appointment online — we'll match you with the right visit type.