The demands of the reproductive system place a great burden on a woman’s body, even when she isn’t pregnant or planning to be. Well-woman exams are a chance for you to be proactive about your health, both with preventive care and through education and lifestyle optimization.
As family medicine specialists, the team at South Central Family Practice Clinic in Soldotna, Alaska, led by Dr. Gladys Bailon, is here for you and your whole-body wellness. You play an important role in making the most of your well-woman visit.
Your health frequently features conditions and symptoms that can be both obvious and mysterious. Knowing and understanding these connections can be a lifelong experience, since your body is always changing. Prepare yourself for every well-woman visit, treating these as the powerful resources that they are.
Unlike a general physical exam, which focuses on all aspects of your health, the well-woman version typically targets reproductive health, everything from menstruation and family planning to breast and cervical cancers and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
The line between primary care and OB/GYN specialties frequently crosses over, particularly with a medical provider like South Central Family Practice Clinic.
It’s okay to ask questions or bring up medical issues that aren’t related to the reproductive system if these problems are active and affecting your life. Likewise, Dr. Bailon may bring up other health-related concerns based on her findings and observations.
There’s no health-related question that’s off limits during your well-woman visit. Yes, some health topics are embarrassing and sensitive, but Dr. Bailon and her team address these every day, with discretion and sensitivity.
To get you started, we’ve included a list of frequently asked questions. Use these or ask your own, but be sure to write them down and bring them with you, as it’s easy for important questions to slip your mind in the moment.
Remember, the well-woman exam is about you. Take the time to prepare, and you’ll feel better about your health and your healthcare.
Contact South Central Family Practice Clinic by phone or online to schedule your next well-woman visit today.
