To schedule a visit with Eighth Avenue Obstetrics and Gynecology, call or book online. During a Pap smear, your doctor swabs your cervix to test for abnormal cells. Coming in for a Pap smear every three years can help prevent or lead to an early diagnosis of cervical cancer.
A pelvic exam gives your doctor the opportunity to physically inspect your reproductive organs for any abnormalities.
During this visit, your doctor examines your vagina, cervix, vulva, ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes. If you come into the office for a well-woman exam, your doctor performs a thorough breast exam to check for signs of breast cancer. Once you turn 40, you may be advised to have regular mammograms.
Depending on your age and family history, you and your doctor may discuss colon cancer screenings. Most experts recommend beginning colon cancer screenings once you turn 50, but you may be advised to start earlier if you have a family history.
Call or book an appointment online for more information. Women's Health Specialist. Pap smear During a Pap smear, your doctor swabs your cervix to test for abnormal cells. Pelvic exam A pelvic exam gives your doctor the opportunity to physically inspect your reproductive organs for any abnormalities. Breast cancer screening If you come into the office for a well-woman exam, your doctor performs a thorough breast exam to check for signs of breast cancer.
