While you may have a pap smear every year or you may have it less often, depending upon your risk, you should have a Well-Woman exam every year. During the visit, the provider will perform a breast exam, take your blood pressure, listen to your heart, and record your height and weight. The provider will ask about your health history and lifestyle. He or she may suggest lab work to look at your cholesterol, blood sugar, or other signs that help determine if there are any problems. Finally, based upon your age and family history, the provider may recommend health screenings, such as colonoscopies, bone scans, mammograms or other tests to help you prevent other issues or find potential problems early.  Most insurance companies recognize that wellness visits are essential, and will pay for them. If you have other new or chronic issues that need to be discussed that are not related to wellness, out of pocket charges may occur.

Birth Control: Women often discuss birth control with their providers during the Well Woman Exam. Family Practice Associates offers birth control counseling for all types of birth control. We also provide IUDs and implantable birth control. If you have questions, please ensure you contact our providers.

It's important to have a Well-Woman Exam every year. Please call us at 308-865-2767 to schedule yours.