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Let’s talk about
women’s health

Women are an important part of our families, workplaces, and communities. But too often, their healthcare needs are pushed down the priority list, made light of, or dismissed completely.

Let’s give women’s health the time
and attention it deserves.

Let’s talk about preventive care

Preventive care is an essential part of being your healthiest. But it’s important to recognize the things that make women’s preventive care unique. For example, symptoms for certain conditions may show up differently in women, risk factors may also be different between men and women, and then there are preventive care recommendations that only apply to women.

Women’s preventive care deserves its own conversation. So let’s talk about it.

Preventive care at every age

Select each age range to see some of the preventive screenings recommended for women.
Keep in mind, these are general preventive care guidelines. It is important to talk to your doctor for individualized screening recommendations based on your personal and family history.

 

18 to 39

Note: this is not a complete list of recommended preventive care screenings. Visit anthem.com/ca/preventive-care for a full list to discuss with your doctor.

 
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  • Pap test to screen for cervical cancer (every three years)
  • Mammogram if at increased risk of breast cancer (every 1 to 3 years)
  • Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccine every 10 years or during each pregnancy
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV4) vaccine if not received as a teenager
 

Annual preventive care visits

There are two appointments every woman should have on her calendar each year, no matter her age: a well-woman exam and an annual physical.

Choose each one to learn more:

Well-woman exam

It’s important to visit your OB-GYN for a well-woman exam every year, even after menopause when menstrual periods stop. During this visit, your doctor may perform a breast or pelvic exam, talk to you about preventive screenings, and discuss birth control options as needed.

If you have symptoms like irregular bleeding or pain during periods, bleeding after menopause, breast changes, pain during sex, urinary concerns, or general pelvic pain, be sure to tell the doctor.* These symptoms and any others you have are not always just “part of being a woman,” and your doctor can help you.

* Cleveland Clinic: Well-Woman Exams: Who Needs Them and What to Expect (October 6, 2022): health.clevelandclinic.org.

Find doctors you trust

A common struggle women face in their healthcare journey is finding care providers who will listen, empathize, and help them find solutions. Too often, women’s symptoms and concerns are not taken seriously, let alone treated. That’s why it’s important to find doctors you trust.

When choosing a doctor, learn about their style of care by asking about their experience with women’s health concerns, their approach to patient communication, or how they handle discussions on treatment options. To help you find a care team that’s right for you, we have a blog with more tips on choosing the right doctor.

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Let’s talk more

Take advantage of digital tools to find more information on managing your health and search for doctors in your plan’s network by visiting anthem.com/ca or using the SydneySM Health or Engage Wellbeing app.

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Let’s talk about
women’s health

Preventive care at every age

Select each age range to see some of the preventive screenings recommended for women. Keep in mind, these are general preventive care guidelines. It is important to talk to your doctor for individualized screening recommendations based on your personal and family history.

Female doctor discussing treatment on digital tablet with female patient in exam room

Well-woman exam

It’s important to visit your OB-GYN for a well-woman exam every year, even after menopause when menstrual periods stop. During this visit, your doctor may perform a breast or pelvic exam, talk to you about preventive screenings, and discuss birth control options as needed.

If you have symptoms like irregular bleeding or pain during periods, bleeding after menopause, breast changes, pain during sex, urinary concerns, or general pelvic pain, be sure to tell the doctor.* These symptoms and any others you have are not always just “part of being a woman,” and your doctor can help you.

* Cleveland Clinic: Well-Woman Exams: Who Needs Them and What to Expect (October 6, 2022): health.clevelandclinic.org.

 

18 to 39

18 to 39

  • Pap test to screen for cervical cancer (every three years)
  • Mammogram if at increased risk of breast cancer (every 1 to 3 years)
  • Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccine every 10 years or during each pregnancy
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV4) vaccine if not received as a teenager

Note: this is not a complete list of recommended preventive care screenings.

Visit anthem.com/ca/preventive-care for a full list to discuss with your doctor.

 

29% of women

aged 18 to 64 said their doctor
dismissed their symptoms during
a recent visit*

Choosing the right doctor and speaking up about your needs can make all the difference.

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Let’s talk about preventive care

Preventive care is an essential part of being your healthiest. But it’s important to recognize the things that make women’s preventive care unique. For example, symptoms for certain conditions may show up differently in women, risk factors may also be different between men and women, and then there are preventive care recommendations that only apply to women.

Women’s preventive care deserves its own conversation. So let’s talk about it.

Women are an important part of our families, workplaces, and communities. But too often, their healthcare needs are pushed down the priority list, made light of, or dismissed completely.

Let’s give women’s health the time and attention it deserves.

Annual preventive care visits

There are two appointments every woman should have on her calendar each year, no matter her age: a well-woman exam and an annual physical.

Choose each one to learn more:

Find doctors you trust

A common struggle women face in their healthcare journey is finding care providers who will listen, empathize, and help them find solutions. Too often, women’s symptoms and concerns are not taken seriously, let alone treated. That’s why it’s important to find doctors you trust.

When choosing a doctor, learn about their style of care by asking about their experience with women’s health concerns, their approach to patient communication, or how they handle discussions on treatment options. To help you find a care team that’s right for you, we have a blog with more tips on choosing the right doctor.

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Let’s talk more

Take advantage of digital tools to find more information on managing your health and search for doctors in your plan’s network by visiting anthem.com/ca or using the SydneySM Health or Engage Wellbeing app.