Women need specialized medical care, which is why it’s important to have an OBGYN doctor. An OBGYN doctor can help ensure breast health and the overall wellness of a woman’s reproductive system. The OBGYN doctors at Comprehensive Wellness Care in Chicago, IL, offer comprehensive women’s wellness services including routine preventive visits and breast examinations.

What You Need to Know about Breast Health and Reproductive Examinations

A woman’s breast health is especially important because breast cancer is one of the leading forms of cancer for women. An OBGYN doctor can provide breast examinations at least once each year. During a breast examination, your OBGYN doctor will check your breasts for lumps or masses. These examinations may also include a routine mammogram and possibly a breast ultrasound. You may need breast examinations more often if you:

• Have a family history of breast cancer
• Have experienced breast lumps
• Have had an abnormal mammogram or breast ultrasound
• Have had breast cancer previously

A breast examination is an important part of well-woman care, but your OBGYN doctor provides additional important services, including routine reproductive examinations, during well-woman check-ups.

During a reproductive examination, your OBGYN doctor will check your vagina, cervix, and other areas for abnormalities. Your doctor may also take a sample of tissue, known as a pap smear or pap test. This sample is examined under a microscope for early signs of cervical cancer.

During a well-woman care visit, your OBGYN doctor may also address reproductive system concerns including:

• Pelvic pain
• Endometriosis
• Fertility counseling
• Birth control
• Menopause
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Sexually transmitted diseases

Well-woman care visits can give you peace of mind, knowing you are being proactive in maintaining your reproductive health. If we do find something concerning, catching it early increases your chance of successful treatment.

Want to Know More about Breast Health and Well-Woman Care?

To learn more about breast health and well-woman care services, talk with the experts. Call the OBGYN doctors at Comprehensive Wellness Care in Chicago, IL. You can reach them in the office by calling (773) 549-8900, so call today!