Well Woman Exam

Wellness exams play a vital role in maintaining exceptional health and well-being. At Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. in Tyler and Lindale, Texas, the experienced providers offer comprehensive well-woman exams for patients in all life stages, detecting possible medical issues before they cause complications. Schedule an annual well-woman exam at Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. by phone or book one online today.

What is a well-woman exam?

Well-woman exams at Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. include medical evaluations, health screenings, and treatments as needed to ensure women remain as healthy as possible. Such exams help detect common health concerns early or even prevent them altogether. 

The Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. experts are highly skilled in women’s health care with many years of experience.

What can a well-woman exam detect?

Women’s health exams help detect the following conditions:

• High cholesterol
• High blood pressure
• Breast cancer
• Cervical, uterine, ovarian, and vaginal cancers
• Other gynecological conditions
• Heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Menopause symptoms
• Diabetes 
• Thyroid disorders
• Hormone imbalances
• Pregnancy 
• Osteoporosis
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Heart disease
• Depression
• Arthritis 
• Overweight and obesity 
• Illnesses 

Women’s health exams also screen for depression, anxiety, and other common mental health conditions that affect many women.

What happens during well-woman exams?

During well-woman exams at Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A., a friendly provider greets you. They weigh you, determine your body mass index (BMI), and assess your blood pressure and other vital signs.

Your women’s health specialist discusses your medical history, including your diet, lifestyle habits, past diagnoses, symptoms, medications, and more.

Your provider evaluates your overall health during a physical exam, including breast and pelvic exams with a Pap smear. They look for signs of chronic diseases, cancer, gynecological conditions, and more.

You may be a candidate for urine testing, blood tests, biopsies, a mammogram, an ultrasound, or other diagnostic procedures. 

Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. offers:

• Birth control
• Immunizations
• Medication prescriptions
• Minor procedures
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Nutrition counseling
• Hormone replacement therapy
• Specialist referrals 

Your Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. provider may refer you to another specialist in the case of a complex health problem. 

How often should I schedule a well-woman exam?

Schedule well-woman exams once a year or more often if your provider recommends it due to a medical concern. Don’t hesitate to call the Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. office any time you have questions about your health or develop unusual symptoms.

Schedule a well-woman exam at Tyler Internal Medicine Associates P.A. by phone or book online today.