Types of Reproductive Health Screenings:

• Pelvic Exams: Physical examination of the pelvic region, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina, to assess reproductive organ health, detect abnormalities, and screen for conditions such as fibroids, ovarian cysts, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), and endometriosis.
• Pap Smears: Screening test to detect abnormal cervical cells, precancerous changes, and cervical cancer (caused by human papillomavirus, HPV). Pap smears are recommended for individuals with a cervix starting at age 21 and are typically performed every three to five years depending on age and risk factors.
• STI Testing: Screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, HPV, herpes, and trichomoniasis through blood tests, urine tests, swabs, and physical examinations. STI testing is important for early detection, treatment, and prevention of transmission.
• Breast Exams: Clinical breast examinations and breast self-exams to assess breast health, detect lumps, abnormalities, or changes, and screen for breast cancer. Mammograms may be recommended for individuals at higher risk or based on age and guidelines.
• Fertility Assessments: Evaluations of reproductive hormone levels, ovarian reserve, ovulation function, semen analysis (for male partners), and fertility testing to assess fertility potential, identify factors contributing to infertility, and guide fertility treatments or interventions.
• Genetic Testing: Screening for genetic disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, carrier status for inherited conditions, and genetic risk assessments to inform family planning decisions, prenatal care, and reproductive health management.