Most insurance companies will pay for a well woman once every 12 months, so make sure you schedule your visit 12 months after the date of your last exam.

Gynecology is the medical specialty focusing on women’s issues, especially reproductive and urological organs. Obstetrics, however, focuses specifically on pre-natal care, pregnancy and child delivery. Because of their similarities, the two fields are often studied together.

A mammogram is a routine screening procedure for breast cancer. Typically, women begin getting annual mammograms at the age of 40, but if you have a history of breast cancer in your family, or you suspect you may have breast cancer, you should undergo a mammogram sooner. Mammograms are important because they can detect the presence of cancerous cells or tumors up to two years before they can be felt by a self-examination.

Yes. Cervical cancer is not a hereditary condition, but rather a result, in most cases, from Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Your family’s medical history plays a negligible role in your risk for cervical cancer.