What happens during a typical well-womanexam? Gynecologist Elizabeth Keeler, M.D. explains what to expect during these important annual doctor visits — and why you shouldn’t skip yours.
The pelvic exam is a vital part of every woman's preventative care and is also important towards making a number of diagnoses when presenting with abdominal or pelvic complaints.
As a woman, you likely know that regular check-ups are essential to staying healthy, but you may not be sure when to schedule a well-womanexam versus an annual physical. These two exams serve different purposes, but both are critical for maintaining your overall health.
An annual physicalexam, or “well-womanexam,” is a checkup you should have with your primary care provider every year. During this visit, they’ll ask questions about your health and do a physicalexam.
But what exactly happens during a physical for a woman? This guide will walk you through the annual physical exam checklist for women, detailing each step and its importance.
This is the segment Female Genitalia, Anus, and Rectum from a series of twelve videos demonstrating the procedures, pacing, positons, and examiner/patient interaction necessary to perform the physicalexamination.
This is a demonstration of a Complete PhysicalExam, exclusive of breast and pelvic exams, performed by a Physician Assistant student at Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona.