Women’s health exam

BREAST CANCER SCREENING
Breast cancer is unfortunately common, and the tests recommended are dependent on your age, your family history, and if you have received any previous diagnoses of breast cancer that could increase your risk. Screening aims to detect signs of breast cancer even when there are no symptoms, as our goal is to catch any signs of cancer as soon as possible.

Breast cancer screening is usually done using mammography and other testings as needed and recommended by your doctor. That said, mammograms aren’t perfect, and they can miss some signs of cancer or detect signs that aren’t cancer (a false-positive result). They may also find deficient risk cancers, which wouldn’t have caused any health problems if they weren’t found or treated.

WHAT IS THE BEST AGE TO START HAVING MAMMOGRAMS?
Everybody is different, and there isn’t a universal age at which your doctor may recommend you have your first breast cancer screening.

A mammogram only takes a few moments to complete, and although it may be momentarily uncomfortable as it squeezes the breast tissue between two plates, it shouldn’t feel painful. Monthly self-checks are also helpful in detecting any changes to the breast tissue that could occur in between screenings.

ANNUAL GYNECOLOGICAL EXAM
Every women’s annual exam or physical checkup should include an annual gynecological exam.

PAP TEST
We use a Pap test or smear to screen for cervical cancer. The Pap smear can be taken during your pelvic exam, removing a sample of cells from your cervix using a small scraper, spatula, or brush. A pathologist analyzes the cells under a microscope to check for any changes that require further investigation. The test should only feel mildly uncomfortable and is an essential part of your health checkup. The specialist will refer you to a gynecologist for this exam.

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