Two Clinic Locations:
LINDNER CLINIC | PHONE (West Campus): 513-556-2564
Medical Records Fax: 513-556-1337
HOLMES CLINIC | PHONE (East Campus): 513-584-4457
Medical Records Fax: 513-584-2222
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Annual Preventive Health Exam (By Appointment Only)
A yearly gynecological assessment is recommended for all women, especially if they are sexually active and/or using hormonal medication.
Annual exams begin with an evaluation of the thyroid, breasts, and abdomen. The pelvic exam includes inspection of the vulva, vagina, cervix, and palpation of the uterus and ovaries. Pap test are added beginning at age 21. Screening for sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can be done as well.
To Schedule an Appointment Call:
- UHS Lindner Clinic (West Campus) 513-556-2564
- UHS Holmes Clinic (East Campus) 513-584-4457
How do I prepare for my exam?
- Plan your pelvic exam on a day you will not have your period.
- Woman should not douche. But if you do, don’t douche for at least 24 hours.
- Make a list of questions you want to ask your provider.
48 hours before your exam:
- Do not have intercourse
- Do not place tampons or medication in the vagina.
This will ensure a more accurate assessment of the vaginal walls and the cervix.
What if I have an urgent problem?
Symptoms such as:
- Menstrual cramps
- Abdominal pain
- Severe PMS
- Irregular periods
- Abnormal discharge,
- Pain, swelling, or tenderness of the vulva or vagina
- Sores, lumps, or itching of the vulva or vagina
- Severe or unusual vaginal or pelvic pain
You may be seen as a same day walk-in and do not have to schedule an appointment.