A well woman exam is a yearly visit focused on women's health, prevention and screening. Our family medicine providers offer well woman visits at our clinic at 25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, in The Woodlands.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a yearly well woman visit. The visit covers education, counseling, prevention and screening tests that are specific to women's health. Your provider uses your health history to decide which parts of the exam you need, and you decide together.
A well woman exam is different from a general annual physical. Many patients have both topics covered over time. Ask our staff when you book if you would like to combine them.
Your provider asks about your periods, past pregnancies, birth control, sexual health, mood, sleep and family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer. For patients of reproductive age, family planning is part of the visit. You can talk about birth control options or plans for a future pregnancy.
Staff check your blood pressure, weight and other vital signs. High blood pressure is common in women and often has no symptoms, so a yearly reading is useful.
Your provider may do a clinical breast exam and talk with you about breast self-awareness and when to start mammograms.
A pelvic exam and Pap test are done when they are due or when you have symptoms. Not every patient needs them every year. Our guide to Pap and HPV tests by age explains how often cervical screening is usually done.
Your provider may order blood or urine tests. Testing for sexually transmitted infections is offered based on your age and risk.
Your provider checks which vaccines are due, such as the HPV vaccine for younger patients or the yearly flu shot. See our immunizations page.
Your provider may suggest different timing if you have a higher risk, such as a strong family history of breast cancer.
A well woman visit is a good time to raise concerns you may not mention at other visits. Common topics include:
Your provider may handle some concerns during the visit and schedule a separate visit or referral for others.
3D mammography and ultrasound are available at our Woodlands clinic, so you can have imaging done at the same location where you see your provider. Read our guide on when to start screening mammograms or see mammogram and ultrasound for details.
Your provider will go over any results with you. Some results can be reviewed during a telemedicine visit. If a test needs follow-up, your provider will explain the next steps, which may include repeat testing, imaging or a referral to a specialist.
Use the Book Appointment button at the top of this page or call (281) 466-4644. You can also use the Book Now button in the site menu or chat with our bilingual assistant. Our staff speaks English and Spanish. For directions, see our Woodlands location page. Well woman care is also available at our Katy clinic. For plans we work with, see our insurance page.
A yearly well woman visit is recommended for most women. The tests done at each visit depend on your age, history and past results.
Usually not. Cervical screening starts at age 21 and is repeated every few years based on your age and the type of test. Your provider will tell you when you are due.
No. A well woman exam focuses on women's health topics such as breast and pelvic health, birth control and menopause. An annual physical is a broader review of your overall health.
Yes. 3D mammography and ultrasound are available at our Woodlands clinic on Budde Rd.
Call our office at (281) 466-4644. Staff can tell you whether to keep the appointment or move it, depending on which tests you need.
Yes. Well woman care is available at both our Woodlands and Katy clinics. Mammograms and ultrasound are only at the Woodlands clinic.
25511 Budde Rd, Suite 3901, The Woodlands, TX
2715 N Mason Rd, Katy, TX
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Please talk with a provider about your own health. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.
