​The well-woman visit should occur every 1-2 years and every woman who is sexually active, or aged 21 and older should have it with their gynecologist. Dr. Gueye recommends seeing your primary care doctor and your gynecologist on a yearly basis to maintain optimal health and receive valuable information and ongoing care. The well-woman visit consists of:

• Review of you history 

• Pelvic examination

• Breast examination

• Thyroid examination

• Screening for sexually transmitted disease

• Cervical cancer screening

• Breast cancer screening when appropriate

• colon cancer screening when appropriate

• screening for osteoporosis when appropriate

• contraception management

• Review of any concerns or abnormalities