Annual Exams


Yearly pelvic exams are important in monitoring your gynecologic health and screening for infection, inflammation or other abnormal cells that may indicate disease. Early detection is important in treating any disease and especially important for cervical cancer and other potentially life-threatening diseases.

Annual exams are recommended for women of all ages. During the exam, the doctor will examine your breasts and pelvic organs for any abnormalities or changes. Pap smears may or may not be done yearly based on your age and health history. During a Pap smear, he or she will remove some tissue from the cervix to carefully examine as well; we do not perform pap smears until age 21. An annual exam is one of the most important steps you can take in preventing disorders of the pelvic organs.