Well Woman Care

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

Our gynecology care is ranked among the nation's top 50 by U.S. News and World Report.

Well Woman Exams

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

• Preventive screenings
• Information about conditions and disease 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)
• 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.

Contraception and Pregnancy Testing

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 Family Planning.