Well-Woman Exams

UC San Diego Health offers well-woman care through highly skilled gynecologists and certified nurse midwives. Your primary care physician may also provide well-woman exams.

Our obstetrics & gynecology care is ranked No. 12 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Well-Woman Services

Most insurance companies cover annual well-woman examinations, which include:

  • Preventive screenings
  • Information about conditions and diseases that you may be at risk for
  • An opportunity to discuss health concerns and your family history with your clinician

Services that may be offered, depending on your age and medical history, include:

  • Blood pressure and cholesterol screening
  • Pelvic exam and Pap test (Pap smear)
  • Breast exam
  • Immunizations, including the Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine
  • Contraception counseling (see below)
  • Pregnancy testing
  • Mammogram referral, starting at age 40
  • Bone density scan (osteoporosis screening), starting at age 65
  • Referrals to various women's health specialties, including sports medicine, cardiovascular care, infertility care, menopause treatment, and others.

Family Planning

Your well-woman provider can also assist with general family planning needs, including basic contraception consulting and pregnancy testing.

We also offer a specialized family planning program, which includes a program for women who have complex medical issues that require highly effective contraceptive options. For more information, see Birth Control and Family Planning.

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