Well-Woman Exams at Covenant Health
Annual gynecological exams are important for routine women’s healthcare. Schedule yours today.
What Is a Well-Woman Exam?
A well-woman exam, or gynecological exam, is a routine health check-up with a women’s health specialist to assess overall well-being with a focus on reproductive health. This exam is an important part of preventive healthcare and provides a great opportunity to discuss any concerns face-to-face with your physician. A well-woman exam typically includes three major components: a breast exam, pelvic exam and Pap smear.
What to Expect During a Breast Exam?
It is important to conduct monthly self-breast exams to know what is normal for your breasts so you can notice small changes and report them right away. Your provider will advise you on the correct way to do a self-breast exam and can perform a clinical breast exam during your annual visit to feel for any changes. The The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women get clinical breast exams:
- Every one to three years for women 20-30 years old.
- Every year for women over age 40.
Talk with your us about your risk factors and whether to have a clinical breast exam.
What to Expect During a Pelvic Exam?
We recommend that you get a pelvic exam every year as soon as you become sexually active, regardless of age. This important exam allows your provider to check the pelvic area for changes and signs of disease such as inflammation, masses or fibroids.
During your pelvic exam, we can perform a Pap smear to test for cells in the cervix that could lead to cancer. During a Pap smear, your provider will gently remove cells from your cervix and send them for testing to check for human papillomavirus (HPV) or other signs of cervical cancer.
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Women’s Healthcare Locations
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Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists – Harriman
Visit Fort Sanders Women’s SpecialistsDirections: 8035 Roane Medical Center Drive Professional Office Building, Suite 240, Harriman, TN 37748
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Scheduling Assistance: (865) 331-1122
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Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists – Maryville
Visit Fort Sanders Women’s SpecialistsDirections: 250 Cherokee Professional Park, Maryville, TN 37804
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Scheduling Assistance: (865) 681-0103
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Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists – South Knoxville
Visit Fort Sanders Women’s SpecialistsDirections: 7625 Chapman Highway Suite 103, Knoxville, TN 37920
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Scheduling Assistance: (865) 331-1122
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Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists – Tazewell
Visit Fort Sanders Women’s SpecialistsDirections: 1610 Tazewell Road Suite 304, Tazewell, TN 37879
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Scheduling Assistance: (865) 331-1122
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Fort Sanders Women’s Specialists – West Knoxville
Visit Fort Sanders Women’s SpecialistsDirections: 220 Fort Sanders West Boulevard Building 2, Suite 102, Knoxville, TN 37922
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Scheduling Assistance: (865) 331-1122
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LeConte Women’s Healthcare Associates
Visit LeConte Women’s Healthcare AssociatesDirections: 740 Middle Creek Rd Suite 200, Sevierville, TN 37862
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:45 AM – 5 PM
Scheduling Assistance: (865) 908-9888
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Women’s Healthcare of Morristown
Visit Women’s Healthcare of MorristownDirections: 1621 W Morris Blvd Ste-A, Morristown, TN 37813
Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
Scheduling Assistance: (423) 492-7100
Did You Know?
Many primary care physicians can provide gynecologic care such as pelvic exams, Pap smears and breast exams as part of their annual wellness exam. Covenant Medical Group offers well-woman exams at select primary care offices. See our list of locations below.
Schedule a Primary Care Appointment
Our primary care providers and specialists are committed to providing comprehensive healthcare across a wide range of medical specialties. Many providers are accepting new patients.
Covenant Medical Group Primary Care Locations
Clinton
Crossville
Harriman
Kingston
Knoxville
New Horizon Medical Associates
Lenoir City
Loudoun
Louisville
Morristown
Oak Ridge
Oliver Springs Family Physicians
Sevierville
Seymour
Tazewell
Frequently Asked Questions
We are committed to patient education and transparency in our care. If you can’t find an answer to your question, please contact us for a consultation.
Who needs a well-woman exam?
We recommend you receive an annual pelvic exam as soon as you become sexually active, regardless of age. This important exam allows our women’s healthcare specialists to monitor the female organs for changes in size or shape and signs of disease like inflammation, masses or fibroids.
How often to get a well-woman exam?
You should consider seeing a women’s healthcare specialist every 12 months. The benefits of annual well-woman exams include:
- Possible early detection of treatable conditions, such as infections or cancer
- Detection of other problems, such as changes to the skin in your pelvic area
- A better understanding of your body
- Reassurance about your sexual and reproductive health
How to prepare for a pelvic exam?
If you have a menstrual cycle, try to schedule the exam for a time when you are not on your period. Mid-cycle is often recommended. It’s also advised to avoid sex, vaginal sprays, powders or douches for 48 hours before your appointment. Be prepared to discuss your medical history, lifestyle habits, sexual activity, menstrual cycle and any current symptoms or concerns.
Will I need to have any tests?
Depending on your age and other factors, your provider may recommend a cervical biopsy, STI testing, osteoporosis screening (bone density test) or breast cancer screening (mammogram), among other tests.
