Well-Woman Exams

Nacogdoches Health Network and Nacogdoches Medical Partners offer a range of well-woman exams that support women’s health. When it comes to your personal health, you need someone you can trust. Our nurse-midwives at Nacogdoches Women’s Services are trained to provide thorough and gentle examinations. These exams include a full physical and breast exam, pelvic exam and pap smear if needed.

If any concerns or conditions should arise out of this examination that goes beyond the scope of our services, your nurse-midwife will refer you to a gynecologist or other specialist. These annual exams also offer the chance for you to discuss any health concerns you may have, such as safe sex practices, birth control counseling, and prescriptions. Through these conversations, we can help you take control of your health.

Teen’s First Well-Woman Exam

If you are the caregiver of a teenage daughter, we encourage you to speak with her about the importance of her healthcare. When it comes to a teen’s first gynecological exam, a nurse-midwife can help provide gentle care and answer any questions you or your child may have.>

Teenagers in search of supportive health care can turn to Nacogdoches Women’s Services. Our exams move at your pace, and we are here to answer questions about your health and changing body.

Where Can I Get a Well-Woman Checkup?

Many local clinics and hospitals offer well-woman exams or women's wellness checkups. Regular checkups with healthcare providers are different from appointments for illness or injury. Well-women checkups include screenings for chronic diseases as well as specialized exams and screening, such as:>

• Pelvic exam: The provider examines a woman's reproductive organs, including the vulva, vagina and cervix and performs an internal exam to assess the size and shape of the uterus and ovaries.
• Cervical cancer screening: This type of screening uses a Pap test, an HPV test or both to help prevent cervical cancer. A Pap test checks for cervical cancer and abnormal cells that could become cancerous. An HPV test identifies types of HPV that can cause cervical cancer. The provider collects a sample of cells from the cervix and sends them to a laboratory for examination.
• Clinical breast exam: The provider examines the breasts and armpit area for lumps or other changes to screen for breast cancer.

The specific tests and frequency depend on a woman's age, overall health and family health history. Healthcare providers may also recommend additional tests, such as genetic testing, for women with a family history of certain cancers.

During a well-woman checkup, healthcare providers may also discuss other issues, such as:

• Birth control or family planning
• Menopause
• Menstrual concerns
• Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
• Vaccine

Overall health, including suggestions on how to have a healthy lifestyle

t would help to bring a list of questions or concerns to maximize the benefits of a women's wellness checkup.