Well Woman/Primary Care

Learning what conditions and diseases for which you are at-risk , tests and preventive screenings you need and finding a clinician you feel comfortable with are all aspects of good well-woman care.

Most insurance companies cover a complete well-woman examination annually, which includes all of these factors, as appropriate to your age and health status.

There are some tests that apply to most women (i.e., Pap smear and clinical breast exam), but you may also have special health care needs that require different approaches.

Your well-woman exam is your opportunity to discuss health concerns and your family history with your clinician.

UCSD offers well-woman visits through our family practitioners, gynecologists and Certified Nurse Midwives.

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Available At UCSD Medical Center

The FDA-approved cervical cancer vaccine called Gardasil is now available at UCSD Medical Center.

The vaccine offers protection against the four most common subtypes of human papillomavirus (HPV) and therefore decreases the incidence of diseases caused by HPV.  These diseases include not only cervical cancer, but also genital warts and precancerous diseases of the cervix, vulva and vagina.

The vaccination process consists of three vaccinations given initially, two months later, and six months later.

Get more information about the cervical cancer vaccine.