A women’s health checkup is a chance to review your general and reproductive health with a clinician. The conversation may cover menstrual health, changes around menopause, contraception or screening that is relevant to your age and medical history. You can also bring up symptoms or changes that you have been putting off asking about. Which checks are useful depends on what you discuss and any tests or screening you have already had.

Bring a list of medicines, previous screening reports and any relevant family history. If you have specific concerns, write them down so you can talk through them during the visit. Your clinician can help you understand which checks are due, whether further assessment is appropriate and how to follow up on any results. The appointment can also help you keep track of when to return for routine care and which questions to raise at your next visit.