Women Wellness Specialist
Forward Care Family Practice PLLC
Family Medicine Providers & Adults and Pediatrics located in Glendale, AZ
To address your unique health needs as a woman, the team at Forward Care Family Practice offers comprehensive women wellness services at their office in Glendale, Arizona. Ellana Davidov, PA-C, and the team provide pelvic exams, Pap smears, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing conveniently in-office. The on-site medical lab ensures you won’t have to go anywhere else to get all the answers you need about your health. Call Forward Care Family Practice PLLC today to learn more about the benefits of women’s wellness. You can also book an appointment online or visit the practice as a walk-in.
Women Wellness Q&A
What women wellness services are available?
The women wellness services available at Forward Care Family Practice focus on optimizing the health of women by addressing their unique needs.
The team provides a variety of comprehensive wellness services for adult women, including:
- Pelvic exams
- Breast exams
- Pap smears
- STD testing
- Birth control counseling
They also address your nutrition, exercise plan, lifestyle, and other factors that affect your physical, emotional, and mental wellness.
What can I expect during a women wellness visit?
During a women wellness visit, the Forward Care Family Practice team begins by reviewing your personal and family medical history. They also discuss any changes you experience with your general physical health, your sexual health, and your period.
As part of your visit, you can expect to have a pelvic exam where your provider evaluates the health and function of your vagina and reproductive organs. During your pelvic exam, they can take a sample of cells from your cervix (Pap smear) to evaluate for cancer.
The Forward Care Family Practice team also offers routine breast exams to identify lumps and other abnormalities that can increase your risk for breast cancer.
If you’re interested in exploring your options for birth control to prevent unwanted pregnancies, the team can evaluate which methods are a good fit for you. They offer a variety of birth control options, including oral medications, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUD).
Will I need lab work during my women wellness visit?
You might need blood work if you have existing health issues like diabetes that need monitoring or if you have unexplained symptoms that need a diagnosis.
You might also need testing if you have concerns about STDs. The team provides on-site testing for diseases like syphilis, chlamydia, and herpes.
The on-site medical lab allows the team to test for many other issues, including:
- COVID-19
- Pregnancy
- Mononucleosis
- Urinary tract infections
The team may request additional lab work depending on your specific needs and symptoms or monitor your progress with your treatment for an infection or another medical issue. Based on the results of your test, the team can recommend resources that help you improve your physical health and longevity.
To schedule a women wellness exam, call Forward Care Family Practice or book an appointment online. You can also visit the office on a walk-in basis.