Wellness Exam

The initial phase involves swiftly collecting your vital signs, followed by a discussion of any health changes since your last visit. For those undergoing their first well-woman exam at SheMD, a comprehensive review of personal and family health histories is conducted.Subsequently, Dr. Kahan conducts a pelvic exam. Positioned on the exam table or chair with your feet in stirrups, a speculum is used to gently separate vaginal walls, facilitating a visual examination of vaginal tissue and part of the cervix for potential abnormalities. As part of this process, a Pap smear might be performed—a straightforward test examining cervical cells for cancerous changes.

Additionally, a breast exam may be included. Feel free to inquire about home breast tissue self-examinations for routine cancer screening. The visit also allocates time for you to pose questions or voice concerns, fostering an open and informative dialogue.

Your well-woman exams are an open forum where no topic is off-limits. Dr. Kahan is dedicated to addressing any questions you may have about women’s health or general well-being. Some of the common issues discussed during women’s wellness visits encompass:

• Contraception (birth control)
• Abnormal bleeding
• Pelvic pain
• Sexual health
• Vaginal dryness
• Sexually transmitted disease prevention, screening, and treatment
• Pregnancy testing
• Vaginal discharge

These represent just a selection of the subjects you may choose to explore during your annual well-woman exams. The key to maximizing the benefit of these visits is cultivating a trusting relationship with Dr. Kahan.