Yes. There is much more involved in an adult health examination than a pelvic exam, Pap smear, and breast examination. Your physician will screen for early detection and possible prevention of diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension, lipid disorders (cholesterol levels) and osteoporosis. Your family physician will be screening for other, non gynecological problems such as depression and other high risk factors based on family history. In addition, your physician should cover topics such as living wills and age appropriate risk factors for you, such as nutrition, seat belts, wearing a helmet, or working to prevent falls or accidents in your home. Many adults have chronic conditions that should be monitored regularly that would not be routine during a visit to your gynecologist. While we would not want to interrupt your relationship with your gynecologist, our physicians routinely include gynecologic exams as part of the adult health exams for our female patients.