A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued new clinical guidelines recommending against screening pelvic examination in asymptomatic, nonpregnant, adult women. The college describes the ...

In a new study, Christine Agdestein has surveyed several aspects of the postnatal check-up. Agdestein is a specialist in ...

For some women, using their primary care provider for their annual physical exams may be the easiest and most convenient option. But for many developing a relationship and history with an OB/GYN will ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Addressing patients’ anxiety about pelvic exams could help prevent them from delaying or avoiding the procedure, ...

An attorney at the National Women’s Law Center said that the demand by Fairfax County School Board members for the examination of a former student’s “vagina, cervix, uterus and anus” is “cruel and ...

The Well Woman Exam is the time to meet with your healthcare provider who will screen you for possible reproductive health problems and discuss your concerns. It is important that you have the exams ...