EVERHEALTH
At Everhealth, we are committed to provide you with quality and personalised healthcare services that you need. With various years of experience, our doctors are well-equipped with the knowledge. Since the very beginning, we have had the philosophy that patients come first. Everhealth is part of Healthier SG intiative. Enroll with our doctors now and book your 1st Health Plan consultation with us.
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Women's Wellness Screening at Everhealth Clinics
At Everhealth, our medical professionals provide personalised recommendations and holistic treatment for ladies. We aim to help you to uncover key insights about your current health status, and identify any future potential risks for early intervention.
Our clinics offer a wide range of health screening packages specifically for women of different ages.
We always emphasize the importance to go for regular health screening, even if you feel perfectly fine. The possibilities of potential health problems can be greatly reduced when identified early. So wait no longer to prioritize your health and book your book your health screening with us today!
Women's Wellness Screening
The overall health screening includes:
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Medical health evaluation to assess any health risks from family medical history or lifestyle
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Physical examination
Pap Smear / Thin Prep
A Pap smear or Thin Prep is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. The test involves collecting cells from your cervix – the lower, narrow end of your uterus that’s at the top of your vagina. This test should be taken as part of your regular health screening especially if you are sexually active.
WHO and WHY should you do a Pap Smear / Thin Prep?
Ladies starting from age 25 are recommended to get a pap smear every 3 years. If you are at higher risk of cancer, you are strongly advised to discuss with our doctor when will be an ideal time to start cervical cancer screening.
Women aged 30 and older should consider HPV testing instead of the conventional Pap smear.
If you have certain risk factors, our doctors may recommend more of these tests within a shorter time interval, regardless of your age.
Such risk factors include but not limited to:
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A previous diagnosis of cervical cancer or a Pap smear results that showed pre-cancerous cells
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Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth
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HIV infection
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Weakened immune system due to organ transplant, chemotherapy or chronic corticosteroid use
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A history of smoking
Preparation for your Pap Smear / ThinPrep
If you are still menstruating, you should have your Pap Smear/ThinPrep one week after your monthly cycle begins, or up to a week before your next menstrual period begins. If you have already menopause, you can undergo a Pap smear/ThinPrep at any time.
The activities and products mentioned above may obscure or wash away any abnormal cells. Hence, you are strongly advise to avoid these activities and refrain from using these products to ensure adequate, quality cell sample are collected. Other factors that may affect Pap smear/ThinPrep results include cervix or vaginal infection and the use of certain medications. Do inform the doctor beforehand if you are consuming any medication currently during the consultation.
Pelvic & Breasts Ultrasound
A pelvic ultrasound may be used to diagnose and assist in the treatment of the following conditions: Abnormalities in the anatomic structure of the uterus, including endometrial conditions. Fibroid tumors (benign growths), masses, cysts, and other types of tumors within the pelvis. As for breasts ultrasound, it is done to help diagnose breast abnormalities detected during physical examination.
WHY should you do an Ultrasound?
Many at times, ultrasound are advise to be done so as to assess or to exclude the following:
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Cysts, fibroid tumors, or other growths or masses in the pelvis found when the doctor examines you
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Bladder growths or other problems
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Kidney stones
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Pelvic inflammatory disease, an infection of a woman's uterus, ovaries, or tubes
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Abnormal vaginal bleeding
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Menstrual problems
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Problems becoming pregnant (infertility)
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Normal pregnancy
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Ectopic pregnancy, a pregnancy that occurs outside the uterus
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Pelvic pain
Ultrasound scans FAQs
If you are still menstruating, you should have your Pap Smear/ThinPrep one week after your monthly cycle begins, or up to a week before your next menstrual period begins. If you have already menopause, you can undergo a Pap smear/ThinPrep at any time.
The ultrasound is in fact painless except that the conducting gel may feel a little cold and wet. Compare to X-rays, there are no known harmful effects of doing a pelvic ultrasound. Therefore, wait no longer, book your appointment with us today!
