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Medical History Review: The healthcare provider will review your medical history, including any previous health issues, surgeries, and current medications.
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Physical Examination: This includes measuring vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, and weight.
3.
Breast Exam: A clinical breast exam is performed to check for any lumps or abnormalities.
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Pelvic Exam: This involves a visual and physical examination of the external and internal reproductive organs. A
speculum may be used to view the vagina and cervix.
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Pap Smear: A Pap smear is conducted to collect cells from the cervix for testing. This helps in detecting cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer.
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HPV Testing: Human papillomavirus (HPV) testing may be done alongside the Pap smear to check for high-risk HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.
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STD Screening: Screening for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV may be recommended based on risk factors.
