Why You Need a Well-Woman Exam with Your Gynecologist Every Year

Women have unique health needs, so regular well-woman visits with a skilled practice like North Atlanta OB/GYN are important. These visits feature tests and services focused on your needs, particularly as they change with age. 

At our offices, we provide comprehensive care for women in all stages of life. Here are some significant reasons why having an annual well-woman visit is so important.

1. To get the care that’s right for you

Women’s health care is complex. Our office does address concerns that affect all genders, including high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease. However, we recognize that the risk factors for these chronic conditions may differ in women. 

Then, factoring in your age and health history as well as the results of initial screenings, we may recommend testing like:

• Comprehensive blood testing
• Bone density testing
• Pap smear
• Mammogram
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
• Cancer screening
• Colon cancer screening

Because your needs can change so much from puberty to menopause, you need a provider who understands those changes and what to do to help you meet challenges and stay healthy.

We offer care for infertility issues, make recommendations for contraception, and help with menopause-related concerns.  We also offer STD prevention and treatment and provide support for hormonal problems and osteoporosis. 

2. To provide early detection

We record personalized health data, such as your blood pressure and weight, at every annual exam. This data creates a baseline against which we can compare future data.

Keeping track of these data from one year to the next allows our team to look for subtle changes that could indicate a developing problem. Baseline comparisons can detect problems even before you experience any noticeable symptoms.

3. To support you with preventive care

Disease prevention is integral to the care provided here at North Atlanta OB/GYN. During your annual well-woman visit, we discuss your health concerns and goals and offer recommendations and observations from your medical evaluations.

We provide tailored guidance to help you take control of your health through dietary changes, weight loss, physical activity, improved sleep, and stress management. Plus, we can ensure your immunizations are up to date to help prevent diseases, including immunizations only offered during the adult years.

4. To enhance your overall wellness

Your well-woman visit focuses on reproductive and gynecological health, but it doesn’t stop there. At North Atlanta OB/GYN, we also care about your overall wellness. 

We provide screenings for markers of chronic diseases, like high cholesterol, arthritis, and heart disease, as well as mental health issues, like depression. The goal is to provide whole-health care, focusing on your unique needs as a woman.

5. To establish certainty in your care

When you see the same providers for an extended period, they can focus on you as an individual rather than base everything on general medical guidelines. We also want to see you so you get to know us. That can make you feel more confident about sharing your medical concerns — even sensitive ones. Open communication translates into better care for you while helping you feel more empowered and confident about your wellness journey. 

Schedule your annual well-woman exam today

When you feel good, and your life is busy, it’s easy to put off scheduling a well-woman visit. But, the critical preventive care and screenings you receive are essential for your long-term health.

You want to enjoy the best health possible at every age and stage of life. Contact North Atlanta OB/GYN today to schedule your well-woman visit.