Well-Woman Exams & Preventive Care
Early detection can be the key to treating women’s cancers.
Here at Advanced Women's Center we believe in the importance of preventative care and having routine screenings to maintain your overall good health. Early detection can be the key to treating women’s cancers and increasing the chances of a full recovery. Our practice offers various cancer screening options so that you can ensure your optimal health.
Cancer screenings we offer
Breast Cancer Screenings
Clinical breast exams are conducted during each exam to search for any changes in your breasts or unusual lumps. We will ask about your family history and if any members have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Annual mammograms begin at the recommended age of 40.
It is important that you conduct self-breast exams at home so that you can notice any changes in your breast between visits.
Cervical Cancer Screenings
Pap smears are important for finding any changes in your cervical cells. These tests begin at the age of 21. The HPV test can also be conducted at this time since the HPV virus can lead to cervical cancer. Even if you have been vaccinated against HPV, it is still important that you follow the screening recommendations for your age group.
Colorectal Cancer Screenings
The screening for colon cancer typically begins at the age of 45, unless otherwise recommended by your doctor. This is accomplished by analyzing a stool sample or by examining the colon and rectum (colonoscopy).
Endometrial Cancer Screenings
During menopause, women should report any unexpected vaginal changes such as bleeding or spotting. There are many causes of postmenopausal bleeding that can be benign such as uterine polyps or fibroids. However, uterine cancer, or endometrial cancer, can also cause abnormal changes during menopause. If you notice any changes, please report them to your doctor so that a biopsy can be conducted to determine whether there is a concern for cancer.
What is a well-woman exam?
A well-woman exam is an annual examination that ensures you are healthy with a particular focus on your sexual and reproductive health. It is also an opportunity to discuss any concerns or questions you have such as contraceptives, testing for STDs and STIs, or symptoms that may indicate a hormonal imbalance or a greater women’s health condition.
During your well-woman exam, we may also do preventive screenings for cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer to ensure optimal health and wellbeing. We will check for any underlying causes of your symptoms or concerns and prescribe effective treatment options that fit your lifestyle and needs.
Your first visit
Becoming a patient at Advanced Women's Center is easy.
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Book your visit
Book online on Zocdoc, call (210) 333-8895 or send us a message.
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Fill out your forms
Download our new patient forms and bring them, with a list of your medications.
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Meet Dr. Okoli
He takes the time to listen and get to know you.
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Your care plan
A customized treatment plan according to your needs and goals.
Dr. Okey Okoli, M.D., FACOG
OB/GYN · Board-Certified OB/GYN
Dr. Okoli takes the time to get to know each woman in his care and creates a customized treatment plan according to her needs and goals.
He trained at the University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine and completed his OB/GYN residency at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in New York. He also mentors nurse practitioners and midwives as an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor with the University of the Incarnate Word.
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