The Importance of Keeping Up With Your Wellness Exams

It may be tempting to skip your annual wellness exam, whether you’re feeling good and don’t think you need an exam or your life is just too busy. But, wellness exams are an integral part of maintaining your health and overall well-being, no matter how good you feel.

Darin L. Weyhrich, MD, and his team are proud to provide women of all ages with comprehensive and comfortable wellness exams. Read on to learn more about the importance of keeping up with your wellness exams.

Wellness exams help you stay in the know 

Getting regular wellness exams puts you at the forefront of your own health care. When you know what’s going on inside your body, you have the power to make decisions regarding your health and wellness.

Every wellness appointment begins with a conversation about your medical history. Dr. Weyhrich will also ask about your sexual health, menstruation, and address any questions or concerns you have.

If you’re sexually active, Dr. Weyhrich will work with you to develop a family planning approach that’s right for you. He can recommend birth control options or help you navigate infertility, depending on your goals. 

Gynecology is only one part of your overall health. Depending on your needs, Dr. Weyhrich can recommend lifestyle changes to support your health. Eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight are both important to help you feel your best.

What happens at your wellness exam will change as you age. Aging can bring changes that you’re unfamiliar with, and regular exams can help you understand what to expect as your body changes. Dr. Weyhrich will adjust your care plan as you mature to ensure that you get the best care at every age and every stage of life.

Wellness exams help your doctor monitor your health

While your wellness exams will give you the chance to better understand your health, they’ll serve the same purpose for Dr. Weyhrich. When you keep up with your wellness exams, he’ll be able to track your health and identify any health conditions that may arise.

Dr. Weyhrich may perform a pelvic exam, breast exam, Pap smear, or other common procedures during your wellness exam. With these exams, he’ll check for any abnormalities that could put your health at risk. 

Pelvic pain affects up to 15% of women during their reproductive years. This type of pain can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids. Regular exams will help Dr. Weyhrich diagnose the causes of any pelvic pain and help him monitor and manage your symptoms. 

Furthermore, regular wellness exams will help Dr. Weyhrich identify changes in your body before they become serious. Identifying certain conditions early, such as cervical cancer and breast cancer, can make treatment significantly more effective. 

As a woman, you might be so focused on taking care of your spouse, children, parents, or friends, that it may be easy to forget your own well-being. However, maintaining your health will help you be there for the people who count on you the most.

To learn more about wellness exams or to schedule one, book an appointment over the phone with Darin L. Weyhrich, MD, today.