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An annual well-woman exam is part of your overall health maintenance. This exam is important throughout all phases of a woman’s life. The focus of your exam changes as you mature. A well-woman exam can be divided into four components: a discussion of your health history with your physician; a general physical exam, including your weight and blood pressure; a breast exam, to check for lumps or fibrocystic changes; and a pelvic exam, to check your abdomen, pelvis and vagina for any abnormalities. Your physician may perform a pap smear, depending on your age and your health history. It is important to ask questions if there is any information you don’t understand. Your physician may order lab work or additional testing, depending on your exam.
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