Annual Exams

Annual Exams

Maintaining your well-being as a woman depends on regular screenings and exams so you and your provider have a better understanding of your health status. Annual exams also enable your healthcare professional to catch any minor issues and treat them effectively. Your annual gynecological exam is important for you as a woman at all stages of your life.

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Under 21:

A regular health exam should start as early as 13 or 14 years. Although a pap smear will usually not be done until age 21, a teenager should be screened for issues as she begins menstruating. Sexually active young women should also start to get regular screenings for diseases and other health concerns.

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Ages 21-39:

An annual exam for a woman in her 20s and 30s will include a pap smear, a breast exam, and an overall screening for blood pressure, weight, and family history identifying any potential health risks. Reproductive health will also be addressed during these visits.

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Ages 40+

As a woman ages, her health situation will evolve as well. Regular mammograms should begin at this point. Other screenings for a woman in her 40s and beyond will include diabetes, colorectal cancer, and bone mineral density. Health during menopause and post-menopause will also be addressed during these visits.

Patient Reviews

Overall patient rating for UWH of The Carolinas:

Gynecological Exams

All my concerns and questions were answered and addressed

Review for Danielle Garten, PA-C

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Garrett and lady who did mammogram were very professional and nice.

Review for Sheli Garrett-Albaugh, DO, FACOG

Annual Well Woman Exam

Great communication with dr hunter

Review for Christine Hunter, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Wright is kind, thoughtful and detailed. He listens and is reassuring.

Review for John R. Wright Jr., MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Travis is always positive, respectful and knowledgeable. I'm so thankful for her care over the years. Finding someone who stays with her patients is a gift these days and I am so grateful for her service as a doctor.

Review for Stacy Travis, MD

Follow-up

Staff is nice and efficient. Dr. Dillard takes time to fully evaluate issues. She makes me feel like my time is valuable. She doesn’t rush me through my exam, she truly cares about my health!

Review for Naima Dillard, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Everyone was extremely kind. Dr Murphy is exceptional. She makes you feel at ease.

Review for Brooke Murphy, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

It didn't take long for Dr. Barlow to see me after checking in and being seen by the nurse, which was nice. I appreciated how thorough Dr. Barlow was and she opened up the floor for questions several times to make sure I was comfortable and my concerns were addressed.

Review for Tanneisha Barlow, MD, FACOG

Gynecological Problem Visit

Great concern for my well being

Review for Andrea Roche, MD, FACOG

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

I was treated with care and my questions were answered.

Review for Philip Deibel, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Always friendly and very informative

Review for Myron Strickland, MD

Virtual Visit / Telemedicine

She listened to my concerns and offered suggestions. She included clinical trial data information.

Review for Mary Goodwin, MD, MA

Treatment / Procedure

Excellent care, thorough

Review for Alan Segal, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

My nurse and doctor were both friendly and attentive. I didn't feel rushed and I felt like all of my questions were answered.

Review for Jennifer Sandbulte, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Nan is such a warm kind person and she put me at ease. She cares. She was also thorough with her questions, and she listened to my responses.

Review for Nan Nussman, FNP

Pessary Insertion / Removal

Dr. Walsh is very professional and caring.

Review for Alicia Walsh, MD

Breast Exam

Provider pleasant and answered all my questions

Review for Rachel Thomasson, ARPN, FNP-C

Treatment / Procedure

Level of care and professionalism.

Review for Naima Dillard, MD

Annual Well Woman Exam

Dr Larrabee is as usual highly professional yet personable and kind. He is highly adept at patient management, always skillfully adding appropriate levity to stressful procedures.

Review for Jon Larrabee, MD

IUD Insertion / Removal

Great experience and good bedside manner

Review for Kirk Matthews, Jr., MD, FACOG

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